IPY 2007-2008

'Arctic and Boreal Entomology,' a 2010 summer field course, will be held at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada from 5-16 July 2010.

Among other topics, the course will address insect collection methods and curation of insect specimens, insect and plant identification, observation and quantification of adaptation and behavior, and diversity and abundance relationships. The course consists of approximately five evening lectures and discussions, field excursions for observation and collection of insects (e.g. - tundra, boreal forest, streams, and seashore), and completion of an individual research project designed according to personal interests.

Cost for the course is $1450 CND, which includes room and board at CNSC, course supplies, use of equipment and laboratory space. Churchill can be reached by air or rail from Thompson or Winnipeg. Travel costs to and from CNSC are not covered by the course fee. Students should plan to arrive Sunday, 4 July 2010.

For further information please email one of the professors below, subject 'Arctic Entomology Course':

Peter Kevan
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Christopher Buddle
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Tom Woodcock
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