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Field Courses

Learning skills in the field

  • Limnology students on a boat

    ESS474

    Limnology

    Dive into the biology, chemistry, and physics of lakes while learning hands-on limnological field methods.

  • A person crouches in a stream taking measurements.

    ESS500/501

    Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability

    Tackle real-world sustainability challenges across diverse ecosystems through fieldwork, guest speakers, and research.

  • A student smiles while taking measurements of a tree.

    F230

    Forestry Field Measurements

    Master forestry field skills, from maps, compasses, and aerial photos to measuring and valuing timber stands.

  • photo of whale shark(?) and boat

    FW373A

    Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology in Todos Santos (winter break)

    Spend winter break at the Todos Santos Campus studying whales, sea turtles, and desert wildlife. Open to all majors.

  • Todos santos beach

    Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology in Todos Santos – Spring Semester

    Spend a semester at the Todos Santos Campus studying Baja's wildlife while completing five core courses fulfilling FWCB major requirements.

  • students in river with buckets and nets

    FW382A

    Study Abroad: Japan – Fisheries and Wildlife

    Spend two weeks in Japan with Hokkaido University, learning wildlife field methods and experiencing rural culture.

  • A man holds a large hammer and aims at a block as part of a seismic exercise. He and his classmates are in the Colorado Mountains.

    GEOL376

    Field Methods (Geology)

    Head out on local excursions to learn hands-on geologic mapping and read the history written in the rocks.

  • A professor in a red sun shirt stands and talks with a student, while two other students sit with their notebooks on the ground. They are in the Colorado mountains.

    GEOL401

    Geology of the Rocky Mountains

    Spend a weekend in the field exploring every aspect of Rocky Mountain geoscience.

  • A group of students sit outside holding notebooks and pens, and a student wearing a gray hat in the middle of the group smiles and gesticulates.

    GEOL476

    Geosciences Field Capstone

    Map terrain and piece together geologic history across Colorado, including at the CSU Mountain Campus.

  • Colorado State University

    NR220

    Natural Resources Ecology and Measurements

    Explore Rocky Mountain ecosystems at the CSU Mountain Campus and learn to measure and manage natural resources.

  • Two people work together on rangeland.

    NR477

    Restoration Case Studies Field Tour

    Tour real-world ecological restoration projects in the field and learn to evaluate what makes them succeed.

  • A professor stands in front of students sitting on logs with mountains and trees in the background.

    NRRT250

    Wilderness First Aid and Risk Management

    Learn to manage backcountry risks and prepare for first-aid certification.

  • students climbing

    NRRT253

    Rock Climbing Leadership

    Take your climbing to the next level with traditional lead climbing, anchoring, rappelling, and site management skills.

  • A group of people hold onto each other while practicing a swift water rescue.

    NRRT254

    Swift Water Rescue

    Train to rescue yourself and others in swift water and earn an American Canoe Association Level 4 certificate.

  • student mountain biking

    NRRT255

    Mountain Bike Leadership

    Hit the trails to build mountain biking technique, maintenance know-how, and the risk management skills to lead others.

  • Rose Behrens San Carlos Mexico2

    NRRT321

    Marine Ecotourism in the Bahamas

    Live aboard a sailing vessel in the Bahamas while you snorkel coral reefs and explore sustainable marine ecotourism.

  • A woman wears a Warner College handana while standing with a group of people.

    NRRT350

    Wilderness Leadership

    Build the backcountry skills, safety know-how, and group leadership you need to thrive in the wilderness.

  • Three people look at a map on the ground.

    NRRT351

    Wilderness Instructors

    Learn to safely lead and teach groups in the wilderness while sharpening your judgment and leadership skills.

  • Students teacher field work forestry

    RS329

    Rangeland Assessment

    Spend an intensive week in the field learning to map ecological sites and assess rangeland soil and vegetation.

  • Colorado State University

    WR417

    Watershed Measurements

    Get hands-on with the instruments and field techniques of watershed science, from project design to data analysis.

  • Two students stand in a rushing river.

    WR486

    Watershed Practicum

    Get out in the field to visit watershed management projects and the sites of landmark field studies.