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The following information should help you determine if the Conservation Ethnobiology Field School meets your needs. If you have additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the Field School staff.
Email us: laauhawaii@gmail.com
I have never had an ethnobiology (or ethnobotany) course before. Can I still attend the Field School?
Readings and videos are available to bring you up to speed. It is best that you discuss your background with the Field School staff to make sure that you are ready for this course and that you will benefit from its offerings.
For more information, please see the Prerequisites page.
What is the difference between the Basic Skills and Advanced Skills course?
All students will attend the Basic Skills course. A few students will, in addition, take the Advanced Skills course to follow-up on specific skill or to apply their skills to a specific problem. In some cases we expect that this additional effort will lead to a publication. The Advanced Skills course is much less structured and depends on individual motivation, professional needs and available resources.
I don't see any listing of credits for this course. Can I get college credit?
Yes, you will probably be able to get credit for the successful completion of the Field School. We are depending on your institution (College or University) to provide the credits based on matching the Field School activities to your institution's courses. Please have an instructor in your department contact the Field School staff to determine the best way for you to obtain proper credit.
What about food?
The Field School will provide food. The way that this is done corresponds closely to what you would expect on a field expedition. Food will not be fancy and will be served in a group style. Individual dietary needs such as allergies may be taken into account, but preferences will not because this is part of the normal process of working within a group. An attempt will be made to provide a wide range of foods taking advantage of the diversity of local cultural expertise and cuisine when possible.
Also see Meals
What is the weather like on Kaua`i?
Expect rain. Perhaps lots of it. Some of our field sites (where you will be camping) are very close to the wettest spot on the planet.
What will the Field School cost?
There are three or four elements in the overall cost. These will vary between individuals.
1. Registration
Basic Skills Course: $2000 for approx. 4 weeks
(Jan. 2 - 28, 2011)
Advanced Skills Course: $750 for approx. 2 weeks
(Jan. 31 - Feb. 11, 2011)
Note: students who take Advanced Skills must also take Basic Skills.
2. Transportation to Kaua`i
This varies, depending on the origin of your travel. The destination is Lihue, Kaua`i. The Field School will provide transportation on the island.
3. Equipment and Supplies
A detailed list of equipment and supplies that are required for the course is available on this link. Some people will already have some of these items.
All Advanced Skills Course students should have all of their own equipment that is listed on the "What to Bring to Field School" page.
Basic Skills Course student should bring as much of this equipment as possible. We do have a few sets of some of the items for those students who are not able to purchase or borrow the necessary items. Arrangements must be made with the instructors before the field scho
ol to determine the availability. All borrowed equipment must be secured with a deposit.
4. Course Credits (Tuition)
Some people don't require credits, so they will have no cost for this item. Students who do want credits should arrange this with their home institution. The Basic Skills course is equivalent to 9 semester credit hours. The Advanced Skills course is equivalent to an additional 3 credit hours. The cost of these credits depends on your home institution.
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