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Course:APBI499/Infobox

2025-06-20T04:29:23Z

CissyZhang: Updated registration form

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 499
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| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 125
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Form.pdf|Registration Form]]
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|[[APBI 499 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:APBI 499 Thesis Form.pdf

2025-06-20T04:28:42Z

CissyZhang: Uploaded own work with UploadWizard

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Course:APBI498/Infobox

2025-06-20T04:27:19Z

CissyZhang: Updated registration form

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 498
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| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 125
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*'''[https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Syllabus.pdf Syllabus]'''
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|*'''[[:File:APBI 498 Essay Form.pdf|Registration Form]]'''
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|[[APBI 498 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:APBI 498 Essay Form.pdf

2025-06-20T04:26:46Z

CissyZhang: Uploaded own work with UploadWizard

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Course:APBI497/Infobox

2025-06-20T04:24:34Z

CissyZhang: Updated research-based registration form

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Directed Studies in Applied Biology
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 191
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus3.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Research Based Form.pdf|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Lit Review Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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|[[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:APBI 497 Research Based Form.pdf

2025-06-20T04:23:48Z

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Course:APBI497/Infobox

2025-06-20T04:21:42Z

CissyZhang: Lit review-based registration form updated

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus3.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Direct Studies Registration Form Updated 2025.docx|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Lit Review Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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|[[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:ABPI 497 Lit Review Form.pdf

2025-06-20T04:18:58Z

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Course:APBI498

2024-08-12T20:07:20Z

CissyZhang: updated 2nd registration form link

== '''Undergraduate Essay''' ==

=== *Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of classes. ===
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Typically APBI 498 does not require in-person activities. This is in line with the LFS restart plan. For more information and to review essay opportunities, please contact the APBI Program Coordinator well in advance (APBI.advising@ubc.ca).

== '''Course Description''' ==
The Undergraduate Essay provides a means for individual students to undertake a customized literature review that will help to develop and strengthen research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses. The Undergraduate Essay differs from a directed study or a thesis in that there are no field activities or lab work included in the essay. However, the student may involve an external collaborator to explore a research topic of interest. In this case, the collaborator may provide additional resources and expert input.

'''Credits:''' Three (3) credits of APBI 498, which are generally undertaken within a single semester. However, it is possible to complete the essay over two semesters

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit (eg. a 3-credit essay would require 120 hours, approximately 9 hours per week if completed in one term).

'''Guidelines''':
* Work completed in an Undergraduate Essay must be unique and cannot overlap with a Practicum (i.e. APBI 496, LFS 496), Directed Studies (i.e. APBI 497) or Undergraduate Thesis (i.e. APBI 499)
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the essay are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met

== '''Application Process''' ==
# Review the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Winter_2020.pdf course syllabus]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~1 page) in conjunction with your supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 498 Essay Registration fillable.pdf|registration form]] to [Mailto:APBI.advising@ubc.ca Dan Naidu], adhering to the university’s deadlines
# The APBI Program Coordinator (Dan Naidu) will complete the registration in conjunction with LFS Student Services
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Details in the ''Registration'' section of the syllabus

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, [mailto:APBI.advising@ubc.ca Dan Naidu] (Room 191 MacMillan; currently working remotely) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set meeting time for this course. Instead, the work plan is arranged and agreed to by the student and the supervising faculty member. This plan must be set out in writing with a copy to the student, faculty member, external collaborator (if relevant) and APBI undergraduate program advisor. The work plan will consist of a defined research question and associated literature review.

A learning schedule and a regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. Target deadlines, established within two weeks of the start of the course, should be set for the completion of various phases of the project to ensure timely completion. Meeting times should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor.

The final essay will be read, marked and commented upon by the academic supervisor. The supervisor will select a second reader for the essay, for comments before assigning a final mark.

'''Guidelines:'''
* Oral presentation of the final essay is not required. For more details on essay length, format, learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:ABPI 498 Undergraduate Essay Winter 2020.pdf|syllabus]]
* Marking of the final report must include one other faculty member other than the academic supervisor

== '''Is APBI 498 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are highly self motivated
* There is an area of research you are interested in that has not been highlighted in your other courses
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project
* You have taken [https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=APBI&course=398&section=001 APBI 398] - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
Non-LFS and non-APBI students are eligible to enrol in this course. However, they should contact an academic advisor in their home faculty to understand how this course may be applied to their degree prior to registering.

Read about past [[APBI 498 - Q&A With Past Students|student projects and experiences]] in this course.
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Course:APBI499/Infobox

2024-03-27T09:28:33Z

CissyZhang: updated registration form with deadline reminder

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Undergraduate Thesis in Applied Biology
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!scope="row" colspan="2"| [[File:Kathryn - student profile.jpg|200px|center]]
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 499
|-
| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
|-
| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 125
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:2019 11 29 APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form1.pdf|Registration Form]]
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|[[APBI 499 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form1.pdf

2024-03-27T09:28:05Z

CissyZhang: Uploaded a work by Dan Naidu from UBC Wiki APBI 499 with UploadWizard

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Course:APBI497/Infobox

2024-03-27T09:23:39Z

CissyZhang: updated syllabus

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus3.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration form - 2023.pdf|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Lit Review Registration Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus3.pdf

2024-03-27T09:23:02Z

CissyZhang: Uploaded a work by Dan Naidu from UBC Wiki APBI 497 with UploadWizard

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Course:APBI498/Infobox

2024-03-27T09:19:24Z

CissyZhang: removed date from syllabus and registration form

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 498
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| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 125
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Winter_2020.pdf '''Syllabus''']
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|*[https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:APBI_498_Registration_Form_Fall_2020.pdf '''Registration Form''']
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Course:APBI497/Infobox

2024-03-19T19:18:19Z

CissyZhang: Updated syllabus

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus2.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration form - 2023.pdf|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Lit Review Registration Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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|[[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus2.pdf

2024-03-19T19:17:48Z

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Course:APBI497/Infobox

2024-03-16T00:51:22Z

CissyZhang: updated syllabus

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Directed Studies in Applied Biology
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 191
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus1.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration form - 2023.pdf|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Lit Review Registration Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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|[[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus1.pdf

2024-03-16T00:50:43Z

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2024-03-16T00:48:36Z

CissyZhang: CissyZhang uploaded a new version of File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus.pdf

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2024-03-14T22:16:50Z

CissyZhang: Updated registration form with summer option and year removed

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 499
|-
| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
|-
| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
|-
| align="right" | Office:
| style="font-style:italic;" | McML 125
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:2019 11 29 APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form.pdf|Registration Form]]
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2024-03-14T22:15:24Z

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2024-03-05T20:51:43Z

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2024-03-05T20:23:33Z

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2024-03-05T20:23:06Z

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{{Course:APBI496/Infobox}}'''APPLIED ANIMAL BIOLOGY PRACTICUM'''

An experiential and credited course for learning in the fields of wild, companion, lab, and farm animal welfare and management. Continue below to learn more.

=='''Course Description'''==

The practicum is an in-person or remote career-related experience that can take place in any term (Summer, Winter 1, 2 or 1-2), full-time or part-time, as based on the needs of the practicum location and as agreed on with the student at the time of acceptance into the course. This is an experiential learning course where students will explore opportunities in general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, policy and research, and learn from professionals and collaboration with others.

'''Credits:''' January, May, July, and Sept placement start options may be available for both three (3) or six (6) credits

'''Time commitment:''' 150-200 hours for three (3) credits and 300-400 hours for six (6) credits, plus assignments

'''Guidelines:'''
* Work completed in a practicum must be unique and cannot overlap with another Practicum, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis
* Participation in two separate practicums may be possible at different locations and if not exceeding experiential learning credits for degree

=='''Application Process'''==
# Review the [[Course:APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum Syllabus|course syllabus]]
# Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see below)
# Apply directly to the chosen practicum location by the respective deadline
# Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
# If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
# Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment

Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. [Mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca Sara Dubois] (working remotely) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

=='''Course Format'''==
This is an experiential learning course where students will get hands-on experience with general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, and learn from professionals. The practicum can take place in any term, as based on the needs of the field location. The student’s weekly work schedule is agreed upon and set out in writing by the Practicum and Academic Supervisors, and before the student starts their work experience.

'''The 6-credit practicum:'''
* 300-400 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 5,000 word final report (min 20 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''The 3-credit practicum:'''
* 150-200 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 2,500 word final report (min 10 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''Guidelines:'''
* Your experience hours must be completed within a maximum of eight (8) consecutive months; most practicums are 2 or 4 months
* Final report and applied communications piece are due within 30 days of the last practicum work day, unless graduation deadlines require earlier submission
* For more details on learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:APBI 496 Course Syllabus - UBC LFS - version Nov 2020.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 496 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in your 3rd or 4th year of study
* You have taken APBI 314 and/or APBI 315 (recommended)
* You are highly self-motivated, hard working and flexible to the location's needs
* You would like to gain hands on experience working with animals in your field
Read about previous [[APBI 496 - Q&A With Past Students|student experiences]] in this practicum course.

=='''Current Opportunities (updated Jan 2024)'''==
Past practicum locations have included: [https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] (In-person and remote) and [http://wildarc.com/ BC SPCA Wild ARC], [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (In-person and remote), [https://vanaqua.org/volunteer/#MMRCvolunteerprogram Marine Mammal Rescue] (In-person), [https://www.dnv.org/ District of North Vancouver] (In-person), [https://www.tradelineinc.com/reports/2013-5/centre-comparative-medicine UBC Centre for Comparative Medicine] (In-person), [https://www.owlrehab.org/ OWL Rehab] (In-person), and [https://www.whistlerwag.com/ Whistler Animal Shelter] (In-person).

=== 2024 opportunities ===
'''''Vancouver Aquarium - Marine Mammal Rescue Practicum (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit '''in-person''' working at the Marine Mammal Rescue (offsite Aquarium). Students will work alongside the veterinary staff and volunteer teams to aid in the rehabilitation of marine mammals admitted to the centre. Key duties include general husbandry, meal preparation, gavage feeding, helping admit animals, administering subcutaneous fluids, wound management, prepping medications, and potential to assist with rescues and releases. '''Placement options are ONLY offered from June-August and September-October.'''

[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a38fa108-d832-4cf0-8d47-5c20f798f5f2&ApplicationFormNumber=3 This application link] is now open and will close '''February 25th, 2024'''. Applications will not be reviewed until after February 26th, and reference letters are not needed to apply.

'''''Animal Welfare Program - Practicum Research Assistant''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Malina Suchon at malina.suchon@ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre|See practicum details]].'''

'''''Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm (can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal health and reproduction activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Sydney Moore at smoore12@mail.ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre 2|See practicum details]].'''

'''''For both DERC opportunities:'''''

Other APBI courses that can be taken in hybrid format while living on the farm: '''APBI 312 Reproductive and Digestive Physiology''' & '''APBI 410 Applied Animal Health and Physiology'''

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWkbit1Fi2xC3-93K6hLFa4t4MXnZTq4/view '''DERC Student Housing Tour Video''']

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENEL87VLaTU '''Touring the Westgen Calf Research Facility Video''']

'''''[https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (Burnaby, BC)'''''

Multiple 6-credit practicum opportunities '''in-person''' available part-time or full-time (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) at the Wildlife Rescue Association's Burnaby rehabilitation center. Submit application including resume and cover letter as one document as per instructions (applications reviewed on first-come basis, so apply early!). [[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for Wildlife Rescue Association of BC|'''See practicum details''']].

Currently recruiting for roles in: [[Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Helpline Volunteer practicum details|'''1) Helpline''']] and [[Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Admissions Volunteer practicum details|'''2) Admissions''']]. '''[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de94bbb47671409396388c18ae05e762 Complete practicum form]'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Community Outreach (Vancouver, BC)'''''

One practicum opportunity available: 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working with Charlie's Food Bank and clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside. Must be available Thursdays from 8am-1pm weekly and other hours are flexible. Email cover letter and resume to Diane Waters, Outreach Specialist, dwaters@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities [[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum|See practicum details]].'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Vancouver Shelter, Animal Behaviour (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available: 6-credit part-time (20 hrs/wk) '''in-person and remote''' positions available for students with specific interest in shelter animal behaviour and welfare. In-person opportunity with have hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols. Remote opportunity will assist in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Email cover letter and resume to Kim Monteith, Manager, Animal Welfare kmonteith@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities''' '''[[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum|See practicum details.]]'''

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{{Course:APBI496/Infobox}}'''APPLIED ANIMAL BIOLOGY PRACTICUM'''

An experiential and credited course for learning in the fields of wild, companion, lab, and farm animal welfare and management. Continue below to learn more.

=='''Course Description'''==

The practicum is an in-person or remote career-related experience that can take place in any term (Summer, Winter 1, 2 or 1-2), full-time or part-time, as based on the needs of the practicum location and as agreed on with the student at the time of acceptance into the course. This is an experiential learning course where students will explore opportunities in general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, policy and research, and learn from professionals and collaboration with others.

'''Credits:''' January, May, July, and Sept placement start options may be available for both three (3) or six (6) credits

'''Time commitment:''' 150-200 hours for three (3) credits and 300-400 hours for six (6) credits, plus assignments

'''Guidelines:'''
* Work completed in a practicum must be unique and cannot overlap with another Practicum, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis
* Participation in two separate practicums may be possible at different locations and if not exceeding experiential learning credits for degree

=='''Application Process'''==
# Review the [[Course:APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum Syllabus|course syllabus]]
# Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see below)
# Apply directly to the chosen practicum location by the respective deadline
# Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
# If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
# Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment

Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. [Mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca Sara Dubois] (working remotely) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

=='''Course Format'''==
This is an experiential learning course where students will get hands-on experience with general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, and learn from professionals. The practicum can take place in any term, as based on the needs of the field location. The student’s weekly work schedule is agreed upon and set out in writing by the Practicum and Academic Supervisors, and before the student starts their work experience.

'''The 6-credit practicum:'''
* 300-400 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 5,000 word final report (min 20 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''The 3-credit practicum:'''
* 150-200 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 2,500 word final report (min 10 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''Guidelines:'''
* Your experience hours must be completed within a maximum of eight (8) consecutive months; most practicums are 2 or 4 months
* Final report and applied communications piece are due within 30 days of the last practicum work day, unless graduation deadlines require earlier submission
* For more details on learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:APBI 496 Course Syllabus - UBC LFS - version Nov 2020.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 496 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in your 3rd or 4th year of study
* You have taken APBI 314 and/or APBI 315 (recommended)
* You are highly self-motivated, hard working and flexible to the location's needs
* You would like to gain hands on experience working with animals in your field
Read about previous [[APBI 496 - Q&A With Past Students|student experiences]] in this practicum course.

=='''Current Opportunities (updated Jan 2024)'''==
Past practicum locations have included: [https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] (In-person and remote) and [http://wildarc.com/ BC SPCA Wild ARC], [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (In-person and remote), [https://vanaqua.org/volunteer/#MMRCvolunteerprogram Marine Mammal Rescue] (In-person), [https://www.dnv.org/ District of North Vancouver] (In-person), [https://www.tradelineinc.com/reports/2013-5/centre-comparative-medicine UBC Centre for Comparative Medicine] (In-person), [https://www.owlrehab.org/ OWL Rehab] (In-person), and [https://www.whistlerwag.com/ Whistler Animal Shelter] (In-person).

=== 2024 opportunities ===
'''''Vancouver Aquarium - Marine Mammal Rescue Practicum (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit '''in-person''' working at the Marine Mammal Rescue (offsite Aquarium). Students will work alongside the veterinary staff and volunteer teams to aid in the rehabilitation of marine mammals admitted to the centre. Key duties include general husbandry, meal preparation, gavage feeding, helping admit animals, administering subcutaneous fluids, wound management, prepping medications, and potential to assist with rescues and releases. '''Placement options are ONLY offered from June-August and September-October.'''

[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a38fa108-d832-4cf0-8d47-5c20f798f5f2&ApplicationFormNumber=3 This application link] is now open and will close '''February 25th, 2024'''. Applications will not be reviewed until after February 26th, and reference letters are not needed to apply.

'''''Animal Welfare Program - Practicum Research Assistant''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Malina Suchon at malina.suchon@ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre|See practicum details]].'''

'''''Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm (can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal health and reproduction activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Sydney Moore at smoore12@mail.ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre 2|See practicum details]].'''

'''''For both DERC opportunities:'''''

Other APBI courses that can be taken in hybrid format while living on the farm: '''APBI 312 Reproductive and Digestive Physiology''' & '''APBI 410 Applied Animal Health and Physiology'''

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWkbit1Fi2xC3-93K6hLFa4t4MXnZTq4/view '''DERC Student Housing Tour Video''']

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENEL87VLaTU '''Touring the Westgen Calf Research Facility Video''']

'''''[https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (Burnaby, BC)'''''

Multiple 6-credit practicum opportunities '''in-person''' available part-time or full-time (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) at the Wildlife Rescue Association's Burnaby rehabilitation center. Submit application including resume and cover letter as one document as per instructions (applications reviewed on first-come basis, so apply early!). [[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for Wildlife Rescue Association of BC|'''See practicum details''']].

Currently recruiting for roles in: [[Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Helpline Volunteer practicum details|1) Helpline]] and [[Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Admissions Volunteer practicum details|2) Admissions]]. '''[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de94bbb47671409396388c18ae05e762 Complete practicum form]'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Community Outreach (Vancouver, BC)'''''

One practicum opportunity available: 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working with Charlie's Food Bank and clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside. Must be available Thursdays from 8am-1pm weekly and other hours are flexible. Email cover letter and resume to Diane Waters, Outreach Specialist, dwaters@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities [[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum|See practicum details]].'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Vancouver Shelter, Animal Behaviour (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available: 6-credit part-time (20 hrs/wk) '''in-person and remote''' positions available for students with specific interest in shelter animal behaviour and welfare. In-person opportunity with have hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols. Remote opportunity will assist in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Email cover letter and resume to Kim Monteith, Manager, Animal Welfare kmonteith@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities''' '''[[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum|See practicum details.]]'''

[[Category:LFS]]

Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Helpline Volunteer practicum details

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= '''Helpline Volunteer Practicum Student''' =
''Reports To:'' Support Centre Staff

== Purpose of Position ==
The vision of Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia is to continually improve the welfare of urban wildlife. Our mission is to provide leadership in rehabilitating wildlife and in promoting the welfare of wild animals in the urban environment.

We run a wildlife hospital located on a single site at the edge of Burnaby Lake. We treat over 5,000 wild birds and bats each year and provide public education through 30,000 calls to our Wildlife Helpline. Our Business Operations department plans, coordinates and oversees all our programs including development, communications, resources and volunteering.

Each year, 250 volunteers participate in a range of positions both on and off site. We are currently seeking a volunteer to:

# Engage in conversations with members of the public over the phone to build strong relationships that lead to ongoing support of Wildlife Rescue and recurring donations.
# Capture data and ensure it flows quickly and efficiently to appropriate departments.
# Educate the public on the value of urban wildlife, how to cohabit well with wildlife, and how to safely and humanely resolve common human/wildlife conflicts.

''All volunteers must be 16 years or older and provide a Criminal Record Check, proof of up-to-date Tetanus vaccination and full Covid-19 vaccination''

== Qualifications ==
We are looking for:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone etiquette;
* Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook)
* Proficiency in basic data entry;
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
* Ability to educate the public over the phone;
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
* Ability to respect confidentiality;
* Experience in customer service an asset, particularly with live phone calls; and
* Basic knowledge of native British Columbia wildlife an asset.

== Deliverables ==
The Helpline Volunteer is expected to ensure the highest standards of practice are achieved and maintained in accordance with the mission, vision and values of WRA, and to ensure adherence to all policies and legal requirements. All data and information will remain the property of Wildlife Rescue and be treated confidentially. As frontline representatives of Wildlife Rescue, Helpline Volunteers are expected to represent the organization in a positive and non-partisan manner.

* Communicating with the public regarding best practices;
* Liaising with staff over Hospital needs;
* Encouraging the public to support the organization by donating;
* Ensuring the smooth flow of information and data to appropriate departments; and
* Recording and logging all hours on MyImpactPage

== Time Commitment ==
All Wildlife Rescue volunteers start with a minimum commitment of 100 hours. Approximately 3.5-4.5 hours a week (depending on season) on a consistent weekly basis. The shifts will take place at Wildlife Rescue during operational hours, with flexibility as to the day.

== Recognition and Benefits ==
We will discuss your specific motivations and learning objectives, and keep those in mind throughout your engagement. You will have the opportunity to:

* Make a difference for wildlife;
* Learn a lot about local wildlife and the impact we humans have on local species;
* Contribute to the development and efficient running of our organization and its volunteers;
* Learn about the non-profit sector and the enormous value of volunteerism;
* Use and build on your knowledge, skills and experience; and
* Meet and work with new people.

Upon successful completion of the minimum commitment and at the volunteer’s request, the Volunteer Program team will provide references.

== Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ==
We welcome and support the treatment of all patients regardless of species, background or malady, and take a similar approach to the people involved with our organisation. We welcome eager volunteers regardless of race, colour, religion or creed, gender, age (providing they meet the minimum requirement of 16 years due to health risks), disability, national origin, language, political belief, criminal record, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation. ''The only requirement – that you care about helping wildlife as much as we do!''

Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. Wildlife Rescue is not wheelchair accessible at this time.

If you need individualised support in the application process or to conduct the volunteer role, you may contact us at [mailto:volunteer@wildliferescue.ca volunteer@wildliferescue.ca] in confidence.

== How to Apply ==
Please fill out an [https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/18f3ec17-501f-4dd1-9465-58f258a9c69a/1 application form] and watch the Information Session recording that is sent to you. More information can be found on our website at [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/what-we-do/volunteering/ Wildlife Rescue Association of BC | Volunteering].

Course:APBI496

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CissyZhang: added link to newly created page for wildlife rescue association admissions volunteer

{{Course:APBI496/Infobox}}'''APPLIED ANIMAL BIOLOGY PRACTICUM'''

An experiential and credited course for learning in the fields of wild, companion, lab, and farm animal welfare and management. Continue below to learn more.

=='''Course Description'''==

The practicum is an in-person or remote career-related experience that can take place in any term (Summer, Winter 1, 2 or 1-2), full-time or part-time, as based on the needs of the practicum location and as agreed on with the student at the time of acceptance into the course. This is an experiential learning course where students will explore opportunities in general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, policy and research, and learn from professionals and collaboration with others.

'''Credits:''' January, May, July, and Sept placement start options may be available for both three (3) or six (6) credits

'''Time commitment:''' 150-200 hours for three (3) credits and 300-400 hours for six (6) credits, plus assignments

'''Guidelines:'''
* Work completed in a practicum must be unique and cannot overlap with another Practicum, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis
* Participation in two separate practicums may be possible at different locations and if not exceeding experiential learning credits for degree

=='''Application Process'''==
# Review the [[Course:APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum Syllabus|course syllabus]]
# Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see below)
# Apply directly to the chosen practicum location by the respective deadline
# Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
# If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
# Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment

Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. [Mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca Sara Dubois] (working remotely) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

=='''Course Format'''==
This is an experiential learning course where students will get hands-on experience with general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, and learn from professionals. The practicum can take place in any term, as based on the needs of the field location. The student’s weekly work schedule is agreed upon and set out in writing by the Practicum and Academic Supervisors, and before the student starts their work experience.

'''The 6-credit practicum:'''
* 300-400 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 5,000 word final report (min 20 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''The 3-credit practicum:'''
* 150-200 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 2,500 word final report (min 10 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''Guidelines:'''
* Your experience hours must be completed within a maximum of eight (8) consecutive months; most practicums are 2 or 4 months
* Final report and applied communications piece are due within 30 days of the last practicum work day, unless graduation deadlines require earlier submission
* For more details on learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:APBI 496 Course Syllabus - UBC LFS - version Nov 2020.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 496 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in your 3rd or 4th year of study
* You have taken APBI 314 and/or APBI 315 (recommended)
* You are highly self-motivated, hard working and flexible to the location's needs
* You would like to gain hands on experience working with animals in your field
Read about previous [[APBI 496 - Q&A With Past Students|student experiences]] in this practicum course.

=='''Current Opportunities (updated Jan 2024)'''==
Past practicum locations have included: [https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] (In-person and remote) and [http://wildarc.com/ BC SPCA Wild ARC], [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (In-person and remote), [https://vanaqua.org/volunteer/#MMRCvolunteerprogram Marine Mammal Rescue] (In-person), [https://www.dnv.org/ District of North Vancouver] (In-person), [https://www.tradelineinc.com/reports/2013-5/centre-comparative-medicine UBC Centre for Comparative Medicine] (In-person), [https://www.owlrehab.org/ OWL Rehab] (In-person), and [https://www.whistlerwag.com/ Whistler Animal Shelter] (In-person).

=== 2024 opportunities ===
'''''Vancouver Aquarium - Marine Mammal Rescue Practicum (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit '''in-person''' working at the Marine Mammal Rescue (offsite Aquarium). Students will work alongside the veterinary staff and volunteer teams to aid in the rehabilitation of marine mammals admitted to the centre. Key duties include general husbandry, meal preparation, gavage feeding, helping admit animals, administering subcutaneous fluids, wound management, prepping medications, and potential to assist with rescues and releases. '''Placement options are ONLY offered from June-August and September-October.'''

[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a38fa108-d832-4cf0-8d47-5c20f798f5f2&ApplicationFormNumber=3 This application link] is now open and will close '''February 25th, 2024'''. Applications will not be reviewed until after February 26th, and reference letters are not needed to apply.

'''''Animal Welfare Program - Practicum Research Assistant''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Malina Suchon at malina.suchon@ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre|See practicum details]].'''

'''''Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm (can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal health and reproduction activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Sydney Moore at smoore12@mail.ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre 2|See practicum details]].'''

'''''For both DERC opportunities:'''''

Other APBI courses that can be taken in hybrid format while living on the farm: '''APBI 312 Reproductive and Digestive Physiology''' & '''APBI 410 Applied Animal Health and Physiology'''

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWkbit1Fi2xC3-93K6hLFa4t4MXnZTq4/view '''DERC Student Housing Tour Video''']

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENEL87VLaTU '''Touring the Westgen Calf Research Facility Video''']

'''''[https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (Burnaby, BC)'''''

Multiple 6-credit practicum opportunities '''in-person''' available part-time or full-time (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) at the Wildlife Rescue Association's Burnaby rehabilitation center. Submit application including resume and cover letter as one document as per instructions (applications reviewed on first-come basis, so apply early!). [[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for Wildlife Rescue Association of BC|'''See practicum details''']].

Currently recruiting for roles in: 1) Helpline and [[Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Admissions Volunteer practicum details|2) Admissions]]. '''[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de94bbb47671409396388c18ae05e762 Complete practicum form]'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Community Outreach (Vancouver, BC)'''''

One practicum opportunity available: 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working with Charlie's Food Bank and clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside. Must be available Thursdays from 8am-1pm weekly and other hours are flexible. Email cover letter and resume to Diane Waters, Outreach Specialist, dwaters@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities [[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum|See practicum details]].'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Vancouver Shelter, Animal Behaviour (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available: 6-credit part-time (20 hrs/wk) '''in-person and remote''' positions available for students with specific interest in shelter animal behaviour and welfare. In-person opportunity with have hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols. Remote opportunity will assist in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Email cover letter and resume to Kim Monteith, Manager, Animal Welfare kmonteith@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities''' '''[[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum|See practicum details.]]'''

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Course:APBI 496: Wildlife Rescue Association Admissions Volunteer practicum details

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= '''Admissions Volunteer Practicum Student''' =
''Reports To:'' Support Centre Staff

== Purpose of Position ==
The vision of Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia is to continually improve the welfare of urban wildlife. Our mission is to provide leadership in rehabilitating wildlife and in promoting the welfare of wild animals in the urban environment.

We run a wildlife hospital and Support Centre located on a single site at the edge of Burnaby Lake. We treat over 5,000 wild birds and bats each year and provide public education through 30,000 calls to our Wildlife Helpline. Our Business Operations department plans, coordinates and oversees all our programs including development, communications, resources and volunteering.

# Each year, 250 volunteers participate in a range of positions both on and off site. We are currently seeking a volunteer to:
# Engage in conversations with members of the public to build strong relationships that lead to ongoing support of Wildlife Rescue and recurring donations.
# Capture data and ensure it flows quickly and efficiently to appropriate departments.
# Educate the public on the value of urban wildlife, how to cohabit well with wildlife, and how to safely and humanely resolve common human/wildlife conflicts.

''All volunteers must be 16 years or older and provide a Criminal Record Check, proof of up-to-date Tetanus vaccination and full Covid-19 vaccination.''

== Qualifications ==
We are looking for:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) or willingness to learn these programs
* Proficiency in basic data entry; willingness to learn our database systems
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
* Ability to educate the public face to face;
* Ability to work as part of a small team and independently;
* Ability to respect confidentiality;
* Experience in customer service an asset; and
* Basic knowledge of native British Columbia wildlife an asset.

== Deliverables ==
The Admissions Volunteer is expected to ensure the highest standards of practice are achieved and maintained in accordance with the mission, vision and values of WRA, and to ensure adherence to all policies and legal requirements. All data and information will remain the property of Wildlife Rescue and be treated confidentially. As frontline representatives of Wildlife Rescue, Admissions Volunteers are expected to represent the organization in a positive and non-partisan manner.

* Communicating with the public regarding best practices;
* Asking the public appropriate questions to ascertain all information required by WRA;
* Liaising with staff over Hospital needs;
* Completing basic paperwork for up to 60 patients per day;
* Minimising stress to wildlife patients being admitted;
* Encouraging the public to support the organization by donating;
* Offering educational information to the public to prevent urban wildlife conflict;
* Ensuring the smooth flow of information and data to appropriate departments; and
* Recording and logging all hours on MyImpactPage.

== Time Commitment ==
All Wildlife Rescue volunteers start with a minimum commitment of 100 hours. Approximately 3.5-4.5 hours a week (depending on season) on a consistent weekly basis. The shifts will take place at Wildlife Rescue during operational hours, with flexibility as to the day.

== Recognition and Benefits ==
We will discuss your specific motivations and learning objectives and keep those in mind throughout your engagement. You will have the opportunity to:

* Make a difference for wildlife;
* Learn a lot about local wildlife and the impact we humans have on local species;
* Contribute to the development and efficient running of our organization and its volunteers;
* Learn about the non-profit sector and the enormous value of volunteerism;
* Use and build on your knowledge, skills and experience; and • Meet and work with new people.

Upon successful completion of the minimum commitment and at the volunteer’s request, the Volunteer Program team will provide references.

== Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion ==
We welcome and support the treatment of all patients regardless of species, background or malady, and take a similar approach to the people involved with our organisation. We welcome eager volunteers regardless of race, colour, religion or creed, gender, age (providing they meet the minimum requirement of 16 years due to health risks), disability, national origin, language, political belief, criminal record, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation. ''The only requirement – that you care about helping wildlife as much as we do!''

Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. Wildlife Rescue is not wheelchair accessible at this time.

If you need individualised support in the application process or to conduct the volunteer role, you may contact us at [mailto:volunteer@wildliferescue.ca volunteer@wildliferescue.ca] in confidence.

== How to Apply ==
Please fill out an [https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/18f3ec17-501f-4dd1-9465-58f258a9c69a/1 application form] and watch the Information Session recording that is sent to you. More information can be found on our website at [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/what-we-do/volunteering/ Wildlife Rescue Association of BC | Volunteering].

Course:APBI496

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{{Course:APBI496/Infobox}}'''APPLIED ANIMAL BIOLOGY PRACTICUM'''

An experiential and credited course for learning in the fields of wild, companion, lab, and farm animal welfare and management. Continue below to learn more.

=='''Course Description'''==

The practicum is an in-person or remote career-related experience that can take place in any term (Summer, Winter 1, 2 or 1-2), full-time or part-time, as based on the needs of the practicum location and as agreed on with the student at the time of acceptance into the course. This is an experiential learning course where students will explore opportunities in general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, policy and research, and learn from professionals and collaboration with others.

'''Credits:''' January, May, July, and Sept placement start options may be available for both three (3) or six (6) credits

'''Time commitment:''' 150-200 hours for three (3) credits and 300-400 hours for six (6) credits, plus assignments

'''Guidelines:'''
* Work completed in a practicum must be unique and cannot overlap with another Practicum, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis
* Participation in two separate practicums may be possible at different locations and if not exceeding experiential learning credits for degree

=='''Application Process'''==
# Review the [[Course:APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum Syllabus|course syllabus]]
# Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see below)
# Apply directly to the chosen practicum location by the respective deadline
# Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
# If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
# Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment

Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. [Mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca Sara Dubois] (working remotely) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

=='''Course Format'''==
This is an experiential learning course where students will get hands-on experience with general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, and learn from professionals. The practicum can take place in any term, as based on the needs of the field location. The student’s weekly work schedule is agreed upon and set out in writing by the Practicum and Academic Supervisors, and before the student starts their work experience.

'''The 6-credit practicum:'''
* 300-400 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 5,000 word final report (min 20 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''The 3-credit practicum:'''
* 150-200 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 2,500 word final report (min 10 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''Guidelines:'''
* Your experience hours must be completed within a maximum of eight (8) consecutive months; most practicums are 2 or 4 months
* Final report and applied communications piece are due within 30 days of the last practicum work day, unless graduation deadlines require earlier submission
* For more details on learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:APBI 496 Course Syllabus - UBC LFS - version Nov 2020.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 496 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in your 3rd or 4th year of study
* You have taken APBI 314 and/or APBI 315 (recommended)
* You are highly self-motivated, hard working and flexible to the location's needs
* You would like to gain hands on experience working with animals in your field
Read about previous [[APBI 496 - Q&A With Past Students|student experiences]] in this practicum course.

=='''Current Opportunities (updated Jan 2024)'''==
Past practicum locations have included: [https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] (In-person and remote) and [http://wildarc.com/ BC SPCA Wild ARC], [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (In-person and remote), [https://vanaqua.org/volunteer/#MMRCvolunteerprogram Marine Mammal Rescue] (In-person), [https://www.dnv.org/ District of North Vancouver] (In-person), [https://www.tradelineinc.com/reports/2013-5/centre-comparative-medicine UBC Centre for Comparative Medicine] (In-person), [https://www.owlrehab.org/ OWL Rehab] (In-person), and [https://www.whistlerwag.com/ Whistler Animal Shelter] (In-person).

=== 2024 opportunities ===
'''''Vancouver Aquarium - Marine Mammal Rescue Practicum (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit '''in-person''' working at the Marine Mammal Rescue (offsite Aquarium). Students will work alongside the veterinary staff and volunteer teams to aid in the rehabilitation of marine mammals admitted to the centre. Key duties include general husbandry, meal preparation, gavage feeding, helping admit animals, administering subcutaneous fluids, wound management, prepping medications, and potential to assist with rescues and releases. '''Placement options are ONLY offered from June-August and September-October.'''

[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a38fa108-d832-4cf0-8d47-5c20f798f5f2&ApplicationFormNumber=3 This application link] is now open and will close '''February 25th, 2024'''. Applications will not be reviewed until after February 26th, and reference letters are not needed to apply.

'''''Animal Welfare Program - Practicum Research Assistant''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Malina Suchon at malina.suchon@ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre|See practicum details]].'''

'''''Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm (can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal health and reproduction activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Sydney Moore at smoore12@mail.ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre 2|See practicum details]].'''

'''''For both DERC opportunities:'''''

Other APBI courses that can be taken in hybrid format while living on the farm: '''APBI 312 Reproductive and Digestive Physiology''' & '''APBI 410 Applied Animal Health and Physiology'''

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWkbit1Fi2xC3-93K6hLFa4t4MXnZTq4/view '''DERC Student Housing Tour Video''']

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENEL87VLaTU '''Touring the Westgen Calf Research Facility Video''']

'''''[https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (Burnaby, BC)'''''

Multiple 6-credit practicum opportunities '''in-person''' available part-time or full-time (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) at the Wildlife Rescue Association's Burnaby rehabilitation center. Submit application including resume and cover letter as one document as per instructions (applications reviewed on first-come basis, so apply early!). [[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for Wildlife Rescue Association of BC|'''See practicum details''']].

Currently recruiting for roles in: 1) Helpline (PDF) and 2) Admissions (PDF). '''[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de94bbb47671409396388c18ae05e762 Complete practicum form]'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Community Outreach (Vancouver, BC)'''''

One practicum opportunity available: 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working with Charlie's Food Bank and clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside. Must be available Thursdays from 8am-1pm weekly and other hours are flexible. Email cover letter and resume to Diane Waters, Outreach Specialist, dwaters@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities [[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum|See practicum details]].'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Vancouver Shelter, Animal Behaviour (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available: 6-credit part-time (20 hrs/wk) '''in-person and remote''' positions available for students with specific interest in shelter animal behaviour and welfare. In-person opportunity with have hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols. Remote opportunity will assist in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Email cover letter and resume to Kim Monteith, Manager, Animal Welfare kmonteith@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities''' '''[[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum|See practicum details.]]'''

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Course:APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum Syllabus

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= '''APBI 496: Applied Animal Biology Practicum Syllabus''' =

== Acknowledgement ==
UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on in their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

== Course Information ==
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|Applied Animal Biology Practicum
|APBI 496 (A or B)
|3 (section A) or 6 (section B)
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== Prerequisites ==
Third-year standing or higher; APBI 314 and/or ABPI 315 recommended. APBI 496 is restricted elective course for the applied Animal Biology Major and is graded. The course is open to APBI majors and non APBI majors.

== Contacts ==
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|Sara Dubois, Adjunct Professor
|[mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca sara.dubois@ubc.ca]
Typical response is 24- 48 hours
|Not on campus
|By appointment only, virtually by phone or video conference
|}

== Course Instructor Biographical Statement ==
Dr. Sara Dubois is Adjunct Professor and alumni of the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems. She is the BC SPCA’s Chief Scientific Officer and works remotely to support APBI 496 students in the establishment of practicums, serving as Academic Supervisor for all APBI 496 placements (grading 50% of course). In her BC SPCA role, she directs province-wide welfare science operations, programs and advocacy projects, leading four teams of staff experts (Companion, Farm & Wildlife Welfare, AnimalKind Accreditation).

== Other Instructional Staff ==
Practicum Supervisors at each practicum location are professionals in their designated field who work at the facility, are in a position of responsibility, and provide day-to-day supervision. Practicum Supervisors are responsible for health and safety training, onboarding and any required training for day-to-day activities. They grade 50% of the course for participation and successful completion of practicum hours.

== Admission ==
Admission to APBI 496 is coordinated through Academic Supervisor Dr. Sara Dubois ([mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca sara.dubois@ubc.ca]) and APBI Undergraduate Program Coordinator Lesley Dampier ([mailto:lesley.dampier@ubc.ca lesley.dampier@ubc.ca]), following acceptance by the practicum location (see Registration).

Opportunities for practicums are limited and registration in APBI 496 is not guaranteed. Students must have third-year standing unless pre-approved by the Academic Supervisor. APBI 496 is open to non-LFS students. Students within the Applied Biology Program can use APBI 496 as a Restricted Elective within their degree program. For more information, on how this course will be applied to a student’s degree requirements, please contact the APBI Program Advisor (as well as your home faculty Program Advisor if outside APBI).

== Registration ==
Students are required to apply to the practicum organization as per the location’s application process (listed on course wiki) before registration. If they are offered a practicum placement following an interview, the student should forward this confirmation and request course registration documents from Academic Supervisor Dr. Sara Dubois.

Students must be accepted by the Academic Supervisor and submit the completed registration paperwork, including medical insurance forms for in-person placements at non-UBC locations, before registration can proceed via Student Services (i.e. students cannot register themselves).

In rare cases, students may have an alternate practicum opportunity not listed on the course wiki reviewed by the Academic Supervisor. Please contact Dr. Sara Dubois ([mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca sara.dubois@ubc.ca]) directly for questions regarding this. All approvals and paperwork must be in place prior to commencing a practicum; no practicums can be approved retroactively.

== Course Structure ==
The practicum is an in-person or remote career-related experience that can take place in any term (Summer, Winter 1, 2 or 1-2), full-time or part-time, as based on the needs of the practicum location and as agreed on with the student at the time of acceptance into the course. This is an experiential learning course where students will explore opportunities in general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, policy and research, and learn from professionals and collaboration with others.

Students in 6 credit placements need to commit 300-400 hours of experience, and students in 3 credit placements will commit to 150-200 hours of experience. In addition, there are academic requirements which are due within one month of completing practicum hours (unless graduation timelines require earlier submission – if this is the case contact the Academic Supervisor to discuss timelines).

Students may be able to coordinate the practicum with other coursework in the term and mutually agree to a practicum schedule that accommodates in-person or virtual class time. As animal facilities are open weekends and holidays, practicum dates can include these. With no course exam, the practicum period extends to the completion of hours and not necessarily end of term date.

Students may be able to complete more than one practicum experience as long as each is within a different career-related field and the student has approval from their Academic Advisor. However, students are limited to the number of credits from experiential learning courses that can be counted towards their degree (i.e. APBI 496, 497, 498, 499, others). Questions regarding this should be directed to the APBI Undergraduate Program Coordinator.

Fees for accommodation and/or living expenses during the period of the practicum are the responsibility of the student. In some cases, students may be required to live on-site at the practicum location. Outside of tuition costs, students are required to pay a $7 additional insurance fee for all in-person placements at non-UBC facilities.

Any paid opportunity to work for the practicum location must be separate from course requirements and occur after practicum experience hours are completed.

== Learning Outcomes ==
The objective of this course is to apply the key principles and concepts of Applied Animal Biology to the professions of wildlife rehabilitation, animal shelter management, research animal management, and/or farm management. Through the experience, students will:

# Understand the professional field in which the practicum takes place, including its governance, operations, and standards of performance;
# Relate animal welfare and animal management to practical situations in animal care and humananimal interactions;
# Recognize and discuss the complex ethical issues within the practicum field;
# Create an applied communications piece for use at the practicum location; and,
# Summarize and communicate experiential learning.

== Learning Activities ==
The 6 credit practicum includes 300-400 hours of practical experience and the 3 credit practicum includes 150-200 hours of experience under the supervision of a designated individual with the practicum location (Practicum Supervisor) who determines the start and end dates (and total hours of experience). Although most placements are in-person, some remote practicums are available as per the needs of practicum locations. The half-term progress report and final evaluation report should be completed by the Practicum Supervisor and reviewed with the student before submission to the Academic Supervisor.

=== Responsibilities of the Practicum Supervisor ===

* Prepare a practicum opportunity posting well in advance of the desired start date (to generally coincide with the beginning of terms in September, January, May or July)
* Interviewing and selection of student(s)
* Scheduling of hours/start/end dates, onboarding and safety training, communicating daily duties
* Regular supervision and meetings with student(s)
* Providing feedback on performance as needed
* Answering questions related to academic projects ideas
* Completing half-term progress and final evaluation forms

=== Responsibilities of the Academic Supervisor ===

* Support student registration and practicum orientation
* Be available for student questions and concerns related to practicum experience
* Review half-term progress report with student
* Provide guidance on academic assignments
* Mark academic assignments and submit grade
* Communication with Practicum Supervisor and/or practicum location as needed

=== Responsibilities of the Student ===

* Apply and interview with practicum location
* Complete and submit registration forms and medical insurance form (if needed)
* Review safety protocols and remain in compliance with all safety and ethics requirements Be
* prepared to commute to the practicum location or be available as needed for remote placements
* Complete all required onboarding and location-specific training
* Perform duties of practicum experience hours as required
* Complete (student portion) and submit half-term progress report
* Create an applied communications piece (e.g. infographic, poster, brochure, video, webpage, manual, app, physical item) that can be used by the practicum location
* Write a final report that reviews student experience and then leads to a research question explored in the report (6 credits: 5,000 words/min 20 primary refs; 3 credits: 2,500 words/min 10 primary refs)
* Express any concerns related to the practicum to Practicum Supervisor and/or Academic Supervisor

== Assessment of Learning ==
The course assessment will include successful completion of experience hours (within maximum eight consecutive months) as evaluated by the Practicum Supervisor (50%), plus satisfactory completion of the respective academic reporting requirements (50%). The academic assignments should be submitted within 30 days of completion of the experience hours, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by the Academic Supervisor. Please note that students in their final semester prior to graduation may need to complete all course requirements earlier; please contact Dr. Sara Dubois for additional information.

There is no penalty for late submission of half-term progress report or final Practicum Supervisor evaluation report. Unless otherwise agreed to, penalties for late academic assignments are 1% per day submitted late, to a maximum of 30 days. For example, if submitted a week late, the assignment will be graded and reduced by 7% overall. Academic assignments submitted after 60 days from their deadline will not be graded. Students who require accommodation should contact the instructor or student services ([mailto:students@landfood.ubc.ca students@landfood.ubc.ca]) directly.

=== Evaluation ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Course Evaluation
!Activity
!Percentage of Grade
|-
|Practicum Supervisor evaluation (form provided)
|40%
|-
|Half-term progress report (form provided)
|10%
|-
|Final report
|40%
|-
|Applied communication piece
|10%
|-
|'''Total'''
|100%
|}

=== Applied Communication Piece ===

* a brochure or poster for practitioners or the public
* a manual or guidelines for practitioners
* a website, blog, video, digital presentation for practitioners or the public
* any other physical or visual communications piece that can be used by the practicum location, agreed to by the student and supervisors

The applied communications piece (10%) should serve a practical use at the location and ideas can receive input from practicum location staff. The audience of the piece can be the public, staff, volunteers, future practicum students, etc. The assignment is not a meant to be research project but rather the gathering of existing information and redesigning for a new audience in a new format. However, the theme can align with the final report if desired. It will be evaluated in general for: content, research, grammar, format, creativity, visuals, and usefulness. If the project does not require visuals for example, then marks will be redistributed amongst other categories.

=== Final Report ===
The final report (40%) can be in one of several forms (literature review, data analysis and reporting or policy paper) but should include note word count (excluding references) on cover page:.

==== Student Experience ====
''1/3 Focus''

* a description of the student's reasons for selecting this experience
* a summary of the experience; location, hours worked, duration, contact information of Practicum Supervisor, basic duties/task/responsibilities
* an analysis of the success in achieving course learning outcomes, including a description of any challenges encountered in achieving those outcomes
* was the student able to apply knowledge gained in their studies to the practicum (give examples); and if gaps between knowledge from the classroom and their application in the field existed, what were they
* what "new" knowledge was gained from the practicum experience
* a discussion on the ethical issues and the challenges currently faced by the profession, with additional references from the literature to demonstrate independent research abilities

==== Research Question ====
''2/3 Focus''

* research question and why selected, how applies to practicum experience
* integration of relevant literature, and a discussion on how the student applied this information to practicum experience
* an emphasis on comprehension of the applied concepts and critical thinking about the practicum experience
* the result of assessing the research question and recommendations for future studies or practical applications of the results

==== Citations and References ====

* reference format style of your choice (APA, MLA, Chicago, or other major journal format) but must be consistently used throughout
* all in-text citations must be listed within references and vice-versa
* review for accuracy, punctuation, capitalization, format
* can use reference software but should always double check for above

==== Evaluation Matrix ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Final Report Rubric
!
!Research: thoroughness of research, adequacy of sources
!Analysis: comprehension, originality, critical thinking
!Presentation: structure, writing style, organization, clarity and carefully prepared references
|-
|10
|exceeds quality expected for undergrad report
|very original ideas or interpretation, critical analysis that is well defended and plausible, combined with flawless comprehension
|impeccable essay, citations and references accurate, formatted correctly and consistently
|-
|9
|very thorough research of relevant literature including primary scientific/scholarly literature where available.
|high level of originality and critical thinking, combined with flawless comprehension
|excellent essay in terms of structure, writing style and reference list and citations
|-
|8
|thorough research of appropriate sources
|solid comprehension without much original analysis or interpretation
|very good quality, perhaps with some flaws of grammar, spelling, paragraph structure, or inconsistency in referencing that do not affect clarity
|-
|7
|adequate research of appropriate sources
|reasonable comprehension, tendency to report rather than analyze different views
|reasonable quality of presentation with some flaws of grammar, spelling, paragraph structure, or inconsistency in referencing, that have some effect on clarity
|-
|5-6
|Just acceptable level of research of appropriate sources; reliance on secondary sources and websites rather than primary literature
|Just acceptable level of comprehension
|Just acceptable presentation which needs substantial improvement in areas such as structure, writing, grammar, such that clarity is affected significantly; reference list inconsistent and missing citations
|}

== University Policies ==

=== Policies and Resources to Support Student Success ===
UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles but recognizes that sometimes crises arise and so there are additional resources to access including those for survivors of sexual violence. UBC values respect for the person and ideas of all members of the academic community. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated nor is suppression of academic freedom. UBC provides appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities and for religious observances. UBC values academic honesty and students are expected to acknowledge the ideas generated by others and to uphold the highest academic standards in all of their actions.

Details of the policies and how to access support are available on the [https://senate.ubc.ca/vancouver/policies-resources-support-student-success/ UBC Senate website].

=== Statement regarding online learning for international students during the COVID pandemic ===
During this pandemic, the shift to online learning has greatly altered teaching and studying at UBC, including changes to health and safety considerations. Keep in mind that some UBC courses might cover topics that are censored or considered illegal by non-Canadian governments. This may include, but is not limited to, human rights, representative government, defamation, obscenity, gender or sexuality, and historical or current geopolitical controversies. If you are a student living abroad, you will be subject to the laws of your local jurisdiction, and your local authorities might limit your access to course material or take punitive action against you. UBC is strongly committed to academic freedom, but has no control over foreign authorities ([https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/campus-wide-policies-and-regulations/academic-freedom/introduction visit: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,33,86,0] for an articulation of the values of the University conveyed in the Senate Statement on Academic Freedom). Thus, we recognize that students will have legitimate reason to exercise caution in studying certain subjects. If you have concerns regarding your personal situation, consider postponing taking a course with manifest risks, until you are back on campus or reach out to your academic advisor to find substitute courses. For further information and support visit: http://academic.ubc.ca/supportresources/freedom-expression.

=== COVID-19 Protocols ===
For in-person practicums (not applicable to remote-based practicums), location-specific COVID safety protocols must be in place and reviewed by the Academic Supervisor and APBI 496 Program Coordinator and then approved by the APBI Program Director. Students must review, acknowledge and abide by COVID safety protocols at all times during their practicum.

Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum

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CissyZhang: formatting

= '''Community Outreach Practicum Student''' =
''Position Title:'' Practicum Student - Vancouver Community Outreach

''Department:'' Prevention & Enforcement

''Position Reports To:'' Specialist, Outreach - Pet Food Banks

This in-person position suits an individual who exudes compassion for animals and their guardians equally, regardless of their personal circumstances. The student will assist the Outreach – Low Income & Food Bank Services at the Charlie’s Pet Food Bank (CFB) held weekly at Jacob's Well 543 Powell Street, Vancouver. CFB is one of 35 provincial pet food banks operated by the BC SPCA where pet food, accessories and support is provided weekly to animal guardians in the downtown area of Vancouver. Many of Charlie’s clients face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. This role will include the management and operation of the pet food bank including coordination with BC SPCA Vancouver Facility and Animal Hospital. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community. The student will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to improve individual welfare for clients accessing CFB.

The student has a direct reporting relationship to the Specialist, Outreach – Pet food banks.

== Duties and Responsibilities ==

=== BC SPCA Training ===

* Completion of BC SPCA online:
** COVID-19 Branch safety plan
** Building a Respectful Workplace
** Staff training Behaviour & Welfare
** Introduction to Health and Safety
** Policies and Procedures
** Introduction to Cognitive Bias
* Other training courses identified by Manager, Outreach
** Pets For Life - Why Access to Animal Resources is a Social Justice Issue
** Fear Free Shelter Program
** Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling

(16 – 20 hour Week 1)

=== Charlie’s Pet Food Bank ===

* (As needed by Outreach Specialist – Low Income & Food Bank Services)
* Provide phone support for Charlie’s phone line weekly (hours to be determined)
* Assist Outreach Specialist with:
** Load and deliver food & supplies to CFB Thursday mornings
** Sorting, packing and distribution of food at CFB
** Assisting and support of volunteers at CFB
* Engage visiting clients accessing CFB
* Answer questions, provide resources to clients as needed
* Refer clients requesting spay/neuter to the BC SPCA Vancouver Animal Hospital
* Provide advice on training, handling and care that falls in line with BC SPCA Philosophies (5 - 6 hours weekly Thursday mornings)
* Pick-up and storing donated food as needed

=== Applied Communication ===

* Create information brochure/poster/video/other, to be determined in consultation with Outreach Specialist – Low Income & Food Bank Services, that is for volunteers, public or other shelter professionals

=== Reports ===

* Maintain and record weekly CFB statistics, including food bank and training

=== Schedule ===

* Minimum 20 hours a week with Thursday mornings of the each month being mandatory for this position, remaining hours are flexible.
* Performs other duties as required

== Contacts and Communication ==

* Direct contact with Specialist, Outreach – Low Income & Food Bank Services
* Staff, volunteers and public
* Works collaboratively with Vancouver Animal Community Centre staff

== Knowledge and Skill Requirements ==
* Must have genuine compassion for animals and people, previous animal care training or equivalent experience
* Social work experience or training an asset
* Ability to identify and defuse possible hostile situations
* Experience coaching and mentoring
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to support staff and volunteers
* Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA policies, programs and protocols
* Computer Skills – Windows, MS Office; knowledge of Shelter Buddy an asset
* Ability to lift minimum 20kg bags of food or litter
* Driver’s license an asset

== Organizational Relationships ==
[[File:Organisational_Relationships_-_BC_SPCA_Vancouver_Community_Outreach_Practicum.png|alt=|left|thumb|Organizational Relationships between the practicum students and other staff members at BC SPCA for the Outreach Practicum. ]]

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Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum

2024-01-13T22:41:40Z

CissyZhang:

= Community Outreach Practicum Student =
''Position Title:'' Practicum Student - Vancouver Community Outreach

''Department:'' Prevention & Enforcement

''Position Reports To:'' Specialist, Outreach - Pet Food BanksThis in-person position suits an individual who exudes compassion for animals and their guardians equally, regardless of their personal circumstances. The student will assist the Outreach – Low Income & Food Bank Services at the Charlie’s Pet Food Bank (CFB) held weekly at Jacob's Well 543 Powell Street, Vancouver. CFB is one of 35 provincial pet food banks operated by the BC SPCA where pet food, accessories and support is provided weekly to animal guardians in the downtown area of Vancouver. Many of Charlie’s clients face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. This role will include the management and operation of the pet food bank including coordination with BC SPCA Vancouver Facility and Animal Hospital. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community. The student will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to improve individual welfare for clients accessing CFB.

The student has a direct reporting relationship to the Specialist, Outreach – Pet food banks.

== DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ==

* BC SPCA Training (16 – 20 hour Week 1)
**Completion of BC SPCA online:
***COVID-19 Branch safety plan
*** Building a Respectful Workplace
*** Staff training Behaviour & Welfare
*** Introduction to Health and Safety
*** Policies and Procedures
*** Introduction to Cognitive Bias
** Other training courses identified by Manager, Outreach
*** Pets For Life - Why Access to Animal Resources is a Social Justice Issue
*** Fear Free Shelter Program
*** Sophia Yin Low Stress Handling
* Charlie’s Pet Food Bank (As needed by Outreach Specialist – Low Income & Food Bank Services)
**Provide phone support for Charlie’s phone line weekly (hours to be determined)
** Assist Outreach Specialist with:
*** Load and deliver food & supplies to CFB Thursday mornings
*** Sorting, packing and distribution of food at CFB
*** Assisting and support of volunteers at CFB
** Engage visiting clients accessing CFB
** Answer questions, provide resources to clients as needed
** Refer clients requesting spay/neuter to the BC SPCA Vancouver Animal Hospital
** Provide advice on training, handling and care that falls in line with BC SPCA Philosophies (5 - 6 hours weekly Thursday mornings)
** Pick-up and storing donated food as needed
* Applied Communication
**Create information brochure/poster/video/other, to be determined in consultation with Outreach Specialist – Low Income & Food Bank Services, that is for volunteers, public or other shelter professionals
* Reports
** Maintain and record weekly CFB statistics, including food bank and training
* Schedule
**Minimum 20 hours a week with Thursday mornings of the each month being mandatory for this position, remaining hours are flexible.
* Performs other duties as required

== CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATION ==

* Direct contact with Specialist, Outreach – Low Income & Food Bank Services
* Staff, volunteers and public
* Works collaboratively with Vancouver Animal Community Centre staff

== KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS ==
* Must have genuine compassion for animals and people, previous animal care training or equivalent experience
* Social work experience or training an asset
* Ability to identify and defuse possible hostile situations
* Experience coaching and mentoring
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to support staff and volunteers
* Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA policies, programs and protocols
* Computer Skills – Windows, MS Office; knowledge of Shelter Buddy an asset
* Ability to lift minimum 20kg bags of food or litter
* Driver’s license an asset

== ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS ==
[[File:Organisational_Relationships_-_BC_SPCA_Vancouver_Community_Outreach_Practicum.png|alt=|left|thumb|Organisational Relationships between the practicum students and other staff members at BC SPCA for the Outreach Practicum. ]]

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Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum

2024-01-13T22:34:48Z

CissyZhang: /* Shelter Animal Behaviour Practicum Student */

='''Shelter Animal Behaviour Practicum Student'''=
''Position Title:'' Practicum Student - Shelter Animal Behaviour

''Department:'' Operations

''Position Reports To:'' Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare

This position is suitable for a student with a specific interest in animal behaviour and welfare. There are two options for this position.

=== On Site ===
The student will assist the Vancouver Shelter with providing safe and high quality behaviour support for dogs, cats and other species in shelter care. Student will provide hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols to increase adoptability and improve quality of life. Student will gain knowledge and experience in canine, feline and other species’ behaviour. Though student will be working independently, work must be collaborative with staff and volunteers. Hours will be scheduled to align with shelter COVID-19 safety plan.

=== Remote ===
The student will work remotely, assisting the Animal Behaviour & Welfare team in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Student will help review enrichment activities designed to decrease stress and improve welfare of animals in shelter, foster and adoptive homes. The student will help write-up instructions on how to perform enrichment activities and format them for both online and printed manual. This role will allow for a student to gain knowledge in animal behaviour and welfare while learning how to reduce stress and improve quality of life through environmental enrichment. The student has a direct reporting relationship to the Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare and to the Branch Manager (on-site).
==Duties and Responsibilities==

=== BC SPCA Training ===

* Completion of BCSPCA online:
** COVID-19 Branch safety plan
** Building a Respectful Workplace
** Staff training Behaviour & Welfare
** Introduction to Health and Safety
** Policies and Procedures
* Other training courses identified by Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare
** Fear Free Shelter Program
** Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling

16 hours during first week for train

=== On-Site Position ===

* Participate in daily huddle
* Perform daily behaviour rounds
* Conduct scheduled behaviour modification and treatments as requested by staff/manager
* Provide enrichment when need is recognized or requested by staff and manager
* Support foster homes as needed

20 hours weekly

=== Remote Position ===

* Review literature on enrichment for companion and sheltered animals
* Review enrichment material
* Review research supporting enrichment activities
* Write-up instructions for activities – format for in shelter, foster and public use
* Assist in developing manual
* Coordinate working group

20 hours weekly

=== Applied Communication ===

* Create informational brochures in consultation with Manager - Animal Welfare, for volunteers, public or other shelter professionals on topics relevant to animal management.

=== Reports ===

* Provide regular weekly written reports to Branch Manager and Manager, Animal Welfare detailing behaviour rounds and status of behaviour cases during week.
* Assist specific animal care staff with weekly reports generated for volunteers on current in care animal needs.

=== Schedule ===

* Minimum 20 hours per week based on student’s availability and in agreement with Branch Manager
** Week one – two training and orientation
** Week three – start on-site or remotely
* Performs other duties as required

==Contacts and Communication==

* Direct contact with Branch manager, staff, volunteers and public
* Works collaboratively with the Branch manager, the Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare

==Knowledge and Skill Requirements==

* Must have genuine compassion for animals and previous animal care training or equivalent experience
* Animal behaviour training an asset
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to support staff and volunteers.
* Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA policies, programs and protocols
* Computer Skills – Windows, MS Office; knowledge of Shelter Buddy an asset
* Must be a registered student in an approved post-secondary institution whose participation in this position will count for course credits.

==Organizational Relationships==
[[File:BC SPCA Shelter Animal Behaviour practicum organizational structure.png|left|thumb|Organizational relationships for BC SPCA Shelter Animal Behaviour practicum.]]

Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum

2024-01-13T22:33:23Z

CissyZhang: added details at top

='''Shelter Animal Behaviour Practicum Student'''=
''Position Title:'' Practicum Student - Shelter Animal Behaviour

''Department:'' Operations

''Position Reports To:'' Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare

''Description Prepared By:'' Manager - Animal Behaviour and Welfare

This position is suitable for a student with a specific interest in animal behaviour and welfare. There are two options for this position.

=== On Site ===
The student will assist the Vancouver Shelter with providing safe and high quality behaviour support for dogs, cats and other species in shelter care. Student will provide hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols to increase adoptability and improve quality of life. Student will gain knowledge and experience in canine, feline and other species’ behaviour. Though student will be working independently, work must be collaborative with staff and volunteers. Hours will be scheduled to align with shelter COVID-19 safety plan.

=== Remote ===
The student will work remotely, assisting the Animal Behaviour & Welfare team in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Student will help review enrichment activities designed to decrease stress and improve welfare of animals in shelter, foster and adoptive homes. The student will help write-up instructions on how to perform enrichment activities and format them for both online and printed manual. This role will allow for a student to gain knowledge in animal behaviour and welfare while learning how to reduce stress and improve quality of life through environmental enrichment. The student has a direct reporting relationship to the Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare and to the Branch Manager (on-site).
==Duties and Responsibilities==

=== BC SPCA Training ===

* Completion of BCSPCA online:
** COVID-19 Branch safety plan
** Building a Respectful Workplace
** Staff training Behaviour & Welfare
** Introduction to Health and Safety
** Policies and Procedures
* Other training courses identified by Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare
** Fear Free Shelter Program
** Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling

16 hours during first week for train

=== On-Site Position ===

* Participate in daily huddle
* Perform daily behaviour rounds
* Conduct scheduled behaviour modification and treatments as requested by staff/manager
* Provide enrichment when need is recognized or requested by staff and manager
* Support foster homes as needed

20 hours weekly

=== Remote Position ===

* Review literature on enrichment for companion and sheltered animals
* Review enrichment material
* Review research supporting enrichment activities
* Write-up instructions for activities – format for in shelter, foster and public use
* Assist in developing manual
* Coordinate working group

20 hours weekly

=== Applied Communication ===

* Create informational brochures in consultation with Manager - Animal Welfare, for volunteers, public or other shelter professionals on topics relevant to animal management.

=== Reports ===

* Provide regular weekly written reports to Branch Manager and Manager, Animal Welfare detailing behaviour rounds and status of behaviour cases during week.
* Assist specific animal care staff with weekly reports generated for volunteers on current in care animal needs.

=== Schedule ===

* Minimum 20 hours per week based on student’s availability and in agreement with Branch Manager
** Week one – two training and orientation
** Week three – start on-site or remotely
* Performs other duties as required

==Contacts and Communication==

* Direct contact with Branch manager, staff, volunteers and public
* Works collaboratively with the Branch manager, the Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare

==Knowledge and Skill Requirements==

* Must have genuine compassion for animals and previous animal care training or equivalent experience
* Animal behaviour training an asset
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to support staff and volunteers.
* Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA policies, programs and protocols
* Computer Skills – Windows, MS Office; knowledge of Shelter Buddy an asset
* Must be a registered student in an approved post-secondary institution whose participation in this position will count for course credits.

==Organizational Relationships==
[[File:BC SPCA Shelter Animal Behaviour practicum organizational structure.png|left|thumb|Organizational relationships for BC SPCA Shelter Animal Behaviour practicum.]]

Course:APBI496

2024-01-13T22:31:18Z

CissyZhang: linked "see practicum details" for 2nd bc spca to newly created page

{{Course:APBI496/Infobox}}'''APPLIED ANIMAL BIOLOGY PRACTICUM'''

An experiential and credited course for learning in the fields of wild, companion, lab, and farm animal welfare and management. Continue below to learn more.

=='''Course Description'''==

The practicum is an in-person or remote career-related experience that can take place in any term (Summer, Winter 1, 2 or 1-2), full-time or part-time, as based on the needs of the practicum location and as agreed on with the student at the time of acceptance into the course. This is an experiential learning course where students will explore opportunities in general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, policy and research, and learn from professionals and collaboration with others.

'''Credits:''' January, May, July, and Sept placement start options may be available for both three (3) or six (6) credits

'''Time commitment:''' 150-200 hours for three (3) credits and 300-400 hours for six (6) credits, plus assignments

'''Guidelines:'''
* Work completed in a practicum must be unique and cannot overlap with another Practicum, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis
* Participation in two separate practicums may be possible at different locations and if not exceeding experiential learning credits for degree

=='''Application Process'''==
# Review the [[:File:APBI 496 Course Syllabus - UBC LFS - version Nov 2020.pdf|course syllabus]]
# Look over available opportunities for the respective term (see below)
# Apply directly to the chosen practicum location by the respective deadline
# Students chosen for interviews will be contacted by potential Practicum Supervisors
# If offered a placement, forward confirmation of your acceptance and request course registration documents from Dr. Sara Dubois
# Submit course registration documents to Dr. Sara Dubois in order to confirm your enrollment

Please consult the Academic Supervisor Dr. [Mailto:sara.dubois@ubc.ca Sara Dubois] (working remotely) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

=='''Course Format'''==
This is an experiential learning course where students will get hands-on experience with general animal husbandry and facility operations, animal health and welfare management, and learn from professionals. The practicum can take place in any term, as based on the needs of the field location. The student’s weekly work schedule is agreed upon and set out in writing by the Practicum and Academic Supervisors, and before the student starts their work experience.

'''The 6-credit practicum:'''
* 300-400 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 5,000 word final report (min 20 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''The 3-credit practicum:'''
* 150-200 hours of experience plus a half-term progress report
* A 2,500 word final report (min 10 primary refs)
* An applied communications piece such as a poster, brochure, video, infographic, webpage, manual, blog, podcast etc. that can be used at the field location
'''Guidelines:'''
* Your experience hours must be completed within a maximum of eight (8) consecutive months; most practicums are 2 or 4 months
* Final report and applied communications piece are due within 30 days of the last practicum work day, unless graduation deadlines require earlier submission
* For more details on learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:APBI 496 Course Syllabus - UBC LFS - version Nov 2020.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 496 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in your 3rd or 4th year of study
* You have taken APBI 314 and/or APBI 315 (recommended)
* You are highly self-motivated, hard working and flexible to the location's needs
* You would like to gain hands on experience working with animals in your field
Read about previous [[APBI 496 - Q&A With Past Students|student experiences]] in this practicum course.

=='''Current Opportunities (updated Jan 2024)'''==
Past practicum locations have included: [https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] (In-person and remote) and [http://wildarc.com/ BC SPCA Wild ARC], [https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (In-person and remote), [https://vanaqua.org/volunteer/#MMRCvolunteerprogram Marine Mammal Rescue] (In-person), [https://www.dnv.org/ District of North Vancouver] (In-person), [https://www.tradelineinc.com/reports/2013-5/centre-comparative-medicine UBC Centre for Comparative Medicine] (In-person), [https://www.owlrehab.org/ OWL Rehab] (In-person), and [https://www.whistlerwag.com/ Whistler Animal Shelter] (In-person).

=== 2024 opportunities ===
'''''Vancouver Aquarium - Marine Mammal Rescue Practicum (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit '''in-person''' working at the Marine Mammal Rescue (offsite Aquarium). Students will work alongside the veterinary staff and volunteer teams to aid in the rehabilitation of marine mammals admitted to the centre. Key duties include general husbandry, meal preparation, gavage feeding, helping admit animals, administering subcutaneous fluids, wound management, prepping medications, and potential to assist with rescues and releases. '''Placement options are ONLY offered from June-August and September-October.'''

[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=a38fa108-d832-4cf0-8d47-5c20f798f5f2&ApplicationFormNumber=3 This application link] is now open and will close '''February 25th, 2024'''. Applications will not be reviewed until after February 26th, and reference letters are not needed to apply.

'''''Animal Welfare Program - Practicum Research Assistant''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Malina Suchon at malina.suchon@ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre|See practicum details]].'''

'''''Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student''''' '''''(Agassiz, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available - 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (UBC DERC). Students will live at the farm (can take other courses in term but must be remote only) and participate in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal health and reproduction activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Email cover letter and resume to Sydney Moore at smoore12@mail.ubc.ca '''Summer Term applications open''' '''[[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre 2|See practicum details]].'''

'''''For both DERC opportunities:'''''

Other APBI courses that can be taken in hybrid format while living on the farm: '''APBI 312 Reproductive and Digestive Physiology''' & '''APBI 410 Applied Animal Health and Physiology'''

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWkbit1Fi2xC3-93K6hLFa4t4MXnZTq4/view '''DERC Student Housing Tour Video''']

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENEL87VLaTU '''Touring the Westgen Calf Research Facility Video''']

'''''[https://www.wildliferescue.ca/ Wildlife Rescue Association] (Burnaby, BC)'''''

Multiple 6-credit practicum opportunities '''in-person''' available part-time or full-time (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) at the Wildlife Rescue Association's Burnaby rehabilitation center. Submit application including resume and cover letter as one document as per instructions (applications reviewed on first-come basis, so apply early!). [[Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for Wildlife Rescue Association of BC|'''See practicum details''']].

Currently recruiting for roles in: 1) Helpline (PDF) and 2) Admissions (PDF). '''[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de94bbb47671409396388c18ae05e762 Complete practicum form]'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Community Outreach (Vancouver, BC)'''''

One practicum opportunity available: 6-credit part-time '''in-person''' working with Charlie's Food Bank and clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside. Must be available Thursdays from 8am-1pm weekly and other hours are flexible. Email cover letter and resume to Diane Waters, Outreach Specialist, dwaters@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities [[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Community Outreach Practicum|See practicum details]].'''

'''''[https://spca.bc.ca/ BC SPCA] - Vancouver Shelter, Animal Behaviour (Vancouver, BC)'''''

Multiple practicum opportunities available: 6-credit part-time (20 hrs/wk) '''in-person and remote''' positions available for students with specific interest in shelter animal behaviour and welfare. In-person opportunity with have hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols. Remote opportunity will assist in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Email cover letter and resume to Kim Monteith, Manager, Animal Welfare kmonteith@spca.bc.ca '''Email for Summer Term opportunities''' '''[[Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum|See practicum details.]]'''

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Course:APBI 496 - BC SPCA Vancouver Shelter Practicum

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='''Shelter Animal Behaviour Practicum Student'''=
This position is suitable for a student with a specific interest in animal behaviour and welfare. There are two options for this position.

=== On Site ===
The student will assist the Vancouver Shelter with providing safe and high quality behaviour support for dogs, cats and other species in shelter care. Student will provide hands on work with animals following behaviour modification and enrichment protocols to increase adoptability and improve quality of life. Student will gain knowledge and experience in canine, feline and other species’ behaviour. Though student will be working independently, work must be collaborative with staff and volunteers. Hours will be scheduled to align with shelter COVID-19 safety plan.

=== Remote ===
The student will work remotely, assisting the Animal Behaviour & Welfare team in the development of a shelter enrichment manual. Student will help review enrichment activities designed to decrease stress and improve welfare of animals in shelter, foster and adoptive homes. The student will help write-up instructions on how to perform enrichment activities and format them for both online and printed manual. This role will allow for a student to gain knowledge in animal behaviour and welfare while learning how to reduce stress and improve quality of life through environmental enrichment. The student has a direct reporting relationship to the Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare and to the Branch Manager (on-site).
==Duties and Responsibilities==

=== BC SPCA Training ===

* Completion of BCSPCA online:
** COVID-19 Branch safety plan
** Building a Respectful Workplace
** Staff training Behaviour & Welfare
** Introduction to Health and Safety
** Policies and Procedures
* Other training courses identified by Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare
** Fear Free Shelter Program
** Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling

16 hours during first week for train

=== On-Site Position ===

* Participate in daily huddle
* Perform daily behaviour rounds
* Conduct scheduled behaviour modification and treatments as requested by staff/manager
* Provide enrichment when need is recognized or requested by staff and manager
* Support foster homes as needed

20 hours weekly

=== Remote Position ===

* Review literature on enrichment for companion and sheltered animals
* Review enrichment material
* Review research supporting enrichment activities
* Write-up instructions for activities – format for in shelter, foster and public use
* Assist in developing manual
* Coordinate working group

20 hours weekly

=== Applied Communication ===

* Create informational brochures in consultation with Manager - Animal Welfare, for volunteers, public or other shelter professionals on topics relevant to animal management.

=== Reports ===

* Provide regular weekly written reports to Branch Manager and Manager, Animal Welfare detailing behaviour rounds and status of behaviour cases during week.
* Assist specific animal care staff with weekly reports generated for volunteers on current in care animal needs.

=== Schedule ===

* Minimum 20 hours per week based on student’s availability and in agreement with Branch Manager
** Week one – two training and orientation
** Week three – start on-site or remotely
* Performs other duties as required

==Contacts and Communication==

* Direct contact with Branch manager, staff, volunteers and public
* Works collaboratively with the Branch manager, the Manager - Animal Behaviour & Welfare

==Knowledge and Skill Requirements==

* Must have genuine compassion for animals and previous animal care training or equivalent experience
* Animal behaviour training an asset
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Ability to support staff and volunteers.
* Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA policies, programs and protocols
* Computer Skills – Windows, MS Office; knowledge of Shelter Buddy an asset
* Must be a registered student in an approved post-secondary institution whose participation in this position will count for course credits.

==Organizational Relationships==
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Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre

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= '''Animal Welfare Practicum Student''' =
''Number of Credits: 6''

''Number of openings: 2 per term''

''Anticipated start date and end date: Sept to Dec (W1), Jan to April (W2), May to August (S1&2)''

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems’ (LFS) Animal Welfare Program (AWP) is seeking two career practicum students to support the care of dairy cows and calves and learn operational practices at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) in Agassiz, BC. This is a six-credit practicum during the summer term. Students will be required to reside at the UBC DERC, however a vehicle is not required.

The AWP team consists of Master and PhD students enrolled with the UBC Animal Welfare Program, as well as visiting international students and research assistants. The student will be working alongside the AWP research team under the direct supervision of one of two graduate students who will oversee their work as Field Supervisor.

== Job Description ==
This position is a practical career experience. Students will not be required to complete a research project; rather they will be participating in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal welfare research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Students must complete the required academic components as prescribed by the Academic Supervisor for APBI 496.

The student will be mostly working with young dairy calves and adult dairy cows. This job will consist of significant amounts of large animal handling. Students must be comfortable working with large animals.

=== General Dairy Farm Duties: ===
* Routine farm chores such as feedings calves, cleaning, bringing cows to milking robots etc.
* Fitting activity monitors on cows / calves
* Assisting in the training of dairy calves for behavioural research
* Performing health check on calves
* Scoring calf and cow behavioural measures from video

== Qualifications ==
''The ideal candidate will have:''

* Interest in dairy science and animal welfare
* Excellent communication skills
* Patient and respectful when working with animals
* Animal handling skills; comfortable around large animals
* Be able to adapt to a changing work environment
* Attentive to details, organized, able to work in a group and to work independently at times
* Self-motivated, positive, creative, willing to learn, enthusiastic
* Able to carefully follow instructions, safety protocols, and SOPs
* Student must be able to lift moderately heavy items (i.e. up to 40 lbs.) and be prepared to work on their feet daily, with early morning or evening shifts as needed

== Student Learning Components ==

=== Orientation and Training ===
The student will receive an orientation and training from their Field supervisor, other designated individuals and from online resources. This includes:

* Students will be provided with an on-site farm orientation by the Field Supervisor. This will include a tour of the facilities and a review of site-specific safety protocols.
* Students will complete online training on cow handling and farm safety.
* Students will complete online training on animal ethics for using farm animals in experiments.

== Professional Development Objectives ==
The objective of this career practicum is to provide hand-on experiences which will help prepare students for a future career in the dairy industry. Specifically, the practicum will address the following three professional development objectives:

# Individuals working in the dairy industry require a general understanding of farm operations. The student will be involved in routine farm chores and will be responsible for components of these daily activities. As the UBC Dairy Centre transitions to automated systems over the next year, the student will also have exposure to how these electronic systems will be integrated into existing operations.
# Professionals whose work overlaps with or is part of the dairy industry (i.e. veterinarians, nutritionists, agricultural inspectors, animal handlers, research technicians etc.) must be familiar with many of the common skills which will be developed in this practicum (i.e. scoring calf and cow wellness, fitting monitors and tags, scoring body conditions). Many of these skills are either not currently taught in APBI courses or are taught at an introductory level; therefor the practicum will allow students to develop skills that they would otherwise not have access to.
# Professionals working in the field of animal welfare (i.e. policy, law, research, agricultural operations) must be familiar with issues surrounding the monitoring of animal wellness and research activities. The student will learn about experimental design, research methods and current welfare issues in the dairy industry. The student will develop an understanding of modern dairy farming practices.

== Course Content ==
The academic requirements of this course are outlined in the syllabus and are available on the course wiki: ([[Course:APBI496]])

The Field Supervisor will work with the student to identify a communications project that meets both the program needs and the student’s interests. This could be in the form of a video, a training manual, a Standard Operating Procedure, or several other examples.

The successful student will work with the Academic Supervisor to ensure that assignments are approved and completed.

== COVID-19 Protocols and Possible Impacts ==
Due to the location of the practicum, the student must be willing to reside at the UBC DERC (student housing) which requires a minimal monthly housing fee. Change in restrictions related to COVID-19 may happen depending on changes to public health restrictions and recommendations. Students selected for an interview will have an opportunity to review the safety protocols and their application at the DERC. Students must comply with the safety protocols in place throughout the duration of the course. Refusing to comply with the safety protocols could result in a removal from the practicum.

Students must note that public health circumstances may change over the duration of the practicum, which may result in some changes, including but not limited to, changes in the on-farm COVID-19 protocols, a shift in the day-to-day activities of the practicum, a complete shift to an on-line only model of practicum delivery (i.e. development of SOPs, additional communications work etc. rather than in-field activities).

== Applications ==
Applications should be submitted to Malina Suchon at [mailto:malina.suchon@mail.ubc.ca malina.suchon@mail.ubc.ca] and include a CV, a cover letter, and contact information for 2 references (relation to applicant, position, email).

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= '''Animal Health and Reproduction Practicum Student''' =
''Number of Credits: 6''

''Number of openings: 3 per term''

''Anticipated start date and end date: Sept to Dec (W1), Jan to April (W2), May to August (S1&2)''

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems’ (LFS) Animal reproduction and health program (ARHP) is seeking two career practicum students to support the care of dairy cows and learn operational practices at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (DERC) in Agassiz, BC. This is a six-credit practicum during the winter term. Students will be required to reside at the UBC DERC, however a vehicle is not required.

The ARH team consists of Master and PhD students enrolled with the UBC animal reproduction and health program, as well as visiting international students and research assistants. The student will be working alongside the ARH research team under the direct supervision of one of two graduate students who will oversee their work as Field Supervisor.

== Job Description ==
This position is a practical career experience. Students will not be required to complete a research project; rather they will be participating in the day-to-day care of farm animals involved in ongoing animal reproduction and health research activities being undertaken at the UBC DERC. Students must complete the required academic components as prescribed by the Academic Supervisor for APBI 496.

The student will be working mostly in the main barn with the dairy cows. This job will consist of significant amounts of large animal handling. Students must be comfortable working with large animals.

''General Dairy Farm Duties:''

* Routine farm chores such as cleaning, bringing cows to milking parlor etc.
* Assisting with the daily ultrasounds of cows for reproductive health checks, collection of blood samples for ongoing projects and metritis checks/ health evaluations
* Fitting activity monitors on cows
* Scoring body condition of cows and gait scoring for lameness
* Assisting with data collection from automated technologies and data analysis
* Analyzing of blood/ lab work

== Qualifications ==
The ideal candidate will have:

* Interest in dairy science and animal health and reproduction
* Excellent communication skills
* Patient and respectful when working with animals
* Animal handling skills; comfortable around large animals
* Be able to adapt to a changing work environment
* Attentive to details, organized, able to work in a group and to work independently at times
* Self-motivated, positive, creative, willing to learn, enthusiastic
* Able to carefully follow instructions, safety protocols, and SOPs
* Student must be prepared to work on their feet daily, with early morning or evening shifts as needed

== Student Learning Components ==
''Orientation and Training''

The student will receive an orientation and training from their Field supervisor, other designated individuals and from online resources. This includes:
*Students will be provided with an on-site farm orientation by the Field Supervisor. This will include a tour of the facilities and a review of site-specific safety protocols.
*Students will complete online training on cow handling and farm safety.
*Students will complete online training on animal ethics for using farm animals in experiments

== Professional Development Objectives ==
The objective of this career practicum is to provide hand-on experiences which will help prepare students for a future career in the dairy industry. Specifically, the practicum will address the following three professional development objectives:

# Individuals working in the dairy industry require a general understanding of farm operations. The student will be involved in routine farm chores and will be responsible for components of these daily activities. As the UBC Dairy Centre transitions to automated systems over the next year, the student will also have exposure to how these electronic systems will be integrated into existing operations.
# Professionals whose work overlaps with or is part of the dairy industry (i.e. veterinarians, nutritionists, agricultural inspectors, animal handlers, research technicians etc.) must be familiar with many of the common skills which will be developed in this practicum (i.e. health scoring, ultrasounds, blood sampling, physical exams, fitting monitors and tags, scoring body conditions and gait, lab work). Many of these skills are either not currently taught in APBI courses or are taught at an introductory level; therefor the practicum will allow students to develop skills that they would otherwise not have access to.
# Professionals working in the field of animal health or reproduction (i.e. veterinarians, AI technicians, professors, research, agricultural operations) must be familiar with issues surrounding the monitoring of animal health and research activities. The student will learn about experimental design, research methods and current issues in the dairy industry with respect to animal health and reproduction. The student will develop an understanding of modern dairy farming practices.

== Course Content ==
The academic requirements of this course are outlined in the syllabus and are available on the course wiki: ([[Course:APBI496]])

The Field Supervisor will work with the student to identify a communications project that meets both the program needs and the student’s interests. This could be in the form of a video, a training manual, a Standard Operating Procedure, or several other examples.

The successful student will work with the Academic Supervisor to ensure that assignments are approved and completed.

== COVID-19 Protocols and Possible Impacts ==
Due to the location of the practicum as well as current Covid-19 protocols, the student must be willing to reside at the UBC DERC (student housing) which requires a minimal monthly housing fee. While students can leave the farm, off-farm activities are to be minimized; change in restrictions may happen depending on changes to public health conditions. Students selected for an interview will have an opportunity to review the safety protocols and their application at the DERC. Students must comply with the safety protocols in place throughout the duration of the course. Refusing to comply with the safety protocols could result in a removal from the practicum.

Students must note that public health circumstances may change over the duration of the practicum, which may result in some changes, including but not limited to, changes in the on-farm Covid-19 protocols, a shift in the day-to-day activities of the practicum, a complete shift to an on-line only model of practicum delivery (i.e. development of SOPs, additional communications work etc. rather than infield activities).

== Applications ==
Applications should be submitted to Sydney Moore at [mailto:smoore12@mail.ubc.ca smoore12@mail.ubc.ca] and include a CV, a cover letter, and contact information for 2 references (relation to applicant, position, email).

Course:APBI 496: Practicum details for Wildlife Rescue Association of BC

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= '''Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C.’s Practicum Programs''' =
Established in 1979, Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is a leader in the rehabilitation of wild animals in the urban environment and is committed to educating the public on how to coexist peacefully with urban wildlife.

We run a Wildlife Hospital and Helpline located on a single site at the edge of Burnaby Lake. We treat over 6,000 wild birds and bats each year and provide public education through 30,000 calls to our Wildlife Helpline. We are western Canada’s busiest wildlife rehabilitation centre, and the second largest in Canada.

Located in Burnaby BC, we are a well-established environmental charity that offers its practicum participants:

* An innovative and flexible work environment
* Passionate and committed colleagues
* Personalized experience, career growth and personal development
* Hands-on experience
* Opportunities to develop new skills
* Deeper/advanced knowledge of wildlife natural history and physiology
* Credits towards a program or university degree
** Applied Animal Biology Practicum at UBC

== Positions Available ==
We have four exciting practicum placements available:

# Wildlife Rehabilitation Practicum (min 300 hours)
# Wildlife Helpline and Rescue Practicum (min 300 hours)
# Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release Practicum (min 300 hours)
# Animal Care Practicum (min 160 hours)

=== Wage ===
Voluntary (no stipends available)

=== Hours ===
Minimum hours are required to complete this program. However more hours are recommended to retain the skills and experience needed to work in related fields.

== '''Practicum Eligibility''' ==
This practicum is part of a formal education process for students enrolled in a public or private post-secondary institution that is related to or has previously taught theory related to the field of Wildlife Rehabilitation, and that will provide credits for the hours spent in the practicum position (e.g., a Co-op program with a university). The student is required to be enrolled in the institute during their time as a Practicum Student with WRA. The student is required in good faith to be enrolled in the institute with the intention to pursue a degree or certificate awarded by the public or private post-secondary institute.

== '''Requirements''' ==
* Minimum 19 years of age
* Have medical insurance
* Eligible to volunteer in Canada (please check visa)
* Reliable transport or willing to walk 30 minutes from nearest transit stop in all weather
* Minimum commitment of 160 hours for Animal Care practicum
* Minimum commitment of 300 hours for all other practicums
* Current tetanus vaccination
* Full Covid-19 vaccination (currently a booster is not required)
* Willing to undertake a free Criminal Record Check
* Demonstrated fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English
* Be in good health
* Able to perform physically demanding tasks, such as cleaning and lifting (up to 19kg/40lbs), and working outdoors in all weathers
* Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Able to learn quickly and perform varied tasks in a fast-paced work environment
* A keen eye for detail
* Willingness to ask questions
* Have a positive outlook!

=== Successful Candidates are Expected to ===
* Be reliable, attending all shifts except in cases of illness or extenuating circumstances
* Take initiative
* Work independently and within a team
* Ask questions and be motivated to learn
* Positively contribute to Wildlife Rescue’s mission, vision, and values
* Have fun!

=== Suggested Textbook ===
* Wildlife Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach
* Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation
* Answering the Call of The Wild

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Textbook suggestions dependent on type of practicum. Do not purchase any books until suggested*

== Practicum Option Details ==

=== Wildlife Rehabilitation Practicum (min 300 hours) ===
This practicum focuses primarily on the animal care and medical aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. Participants in the program will learn and demonstrate basic animal care, including daily patient checks, basic animal handling and basic lab skills. Depending on the season, the number and variety of patients in care, and the duration of the practicum program, the participants will have the opportunity to directly observe and learn an assortment of the following topics:

* Basic Physiology
* Admission Procedures
* Volunteer Training and Mentorship
* Teamwork and team building
* Species Identification and Natural History
* Restraint and Handling Techniques
* Wildlife Stress and Shock
* Zoonoses
* Physical Exam
* Fluid Therapy
* Thermoregulatory Medical Complications
* Nutrition
* Starvation and Emaciation
* Wound Management and Bandaging
* Head and Spinal Trauma
* Euthanasia theory and application
* Release assessment and Criteria
* Basic Lab Skills
* Compassion Fatigue
* Interpersonal development and skills
* Research

=== Wildlife Helpline and Rescue Practicum (min 300 hours) ===
Participants work together with the helpline and rescue team to address human wildlife conflicts, wildlife rescues and to educate the public. Participants will develop their skills in bird identification, species-specific behaviors and rescue procedures and protocols. Practicum students will be an integral part of coordinating each step of rehabilitation from an initial call from a distressed member of public, through to rescue personnel dispatch, patient admission and finally coordinating release of healed patients back to the wild. Some of the topics covered may include:

* Rescues, Transports and Releases
* Rescue Techniques
* Coordination of incoming and outgoing animals
* Natural History and Behavior of Wildlife Animal Welfare
* First Response for Wildlife in Distress
* Crisis Line Management training
* Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution
* Public Safety and Wildlife Interactions
* Roles of local wildlife agencies
* Interpersonal development and skills
* Zoonotic Diseases
* Assessing release Sites
* Public Education
* Data Entry and Analysis
* Fundraising and Processing Donations
* Research

=== Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release Practicum (min 300 hours) ===
The best of both worlds; this practicum offers experience in all aspects of rehabilitation from education to medical treatments, to rescue planning and release! This practicum is an integrated program, bringing together the Wildlife Helpline and Rescue Practicum and Wildlife Rehabilitation Practicum to give an overview of how a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre operates. This practicum is the best experience to start a career in wildlife rehabilitation. Please see Wildlife Helpline and Rescue Practicum and Wildlife Rehabilitation Practicum for the full list of ‘Overview of Topics’.

=== Animal Care Practicum (min 160 hours) ===
Animal Care roles perform essential animal care and maintenance tasks in the Wildlife Hospital including preparing diets for patients, cleaning enclosures, cleaning and maintaining the facility, laundry, dishes, enrichment, and many other essential duties to keep a wildlife rehabilitation hospital functioning. Practicum students work together with staff and volunteers to provide the best medical care and rehabilitation possible, with the goal of releasing animals back into the wild. Some of the topics covered may include:

* Basic Species Identification and Natural History
* Volunteer Training and Mentorship
* Teamwork and team building
* Feeding wildlife and natural diets
* Food-safe standards (for wildlife)
* Basic Restraint and Handling Techniques
* Cleaning enclosures
* Facility maintenance
* Cleaning duties
* Quality control

== Why Should You Apply? ==
* You care about wildlife and are concerned about anthropogenic impacts
* You would like to learn at one of the busiest wildlife rehabilitation centres in Canada
* You are looking for work experience in animal care or conservation
* You want to contribute to a culture of respect, social intelligence, and appreciation among staff and volunteers
* You enjoy a collaborative and philanthropic work environment with highly dedicated and enthusiastic peers/colleagues

== Applications ==
'''We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so recommend you apply early as some of our programs fill very quickly.'''

''Each practicum program has a limited number of spaces available and specific start dates available.''

To apply, complete our application form at [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/de94bbb47671409396388c18ae05e762 this link] (note: please submit cover letter and resume as '''single pdf file'''). Your cover letter should include:

* Which practicum you are applying for
* Your preferred start dates
* Your available commitment

Wildlife Rescue thanks all applicants in advance for their interest in this role.

Find out more about us here: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/who-we-are/vision-missionvalues/