Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain experience in conception, conduct and communication of field research work using various soil or ecological survey techniques, including a mandatory week-long field trip.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

Critically assess scientific literature to understand a problem and formulate a scientific hypothesis.

Plan and conduct an independent research project in field settings.

Analyze and interpret research data in different ecological or soil systems.
This 15-credit course provides hands-on experience in planning, conducting, and communicating field research, focusing on soil or ecological survey techniques. Students critically assess scientific literature, formulate hypotheses, conduct research projects, analyze data, and communicate findings to professional audiences. The course includes a mandatory week-long field trip in late January/early February, requiring on-campus presence for some activities. It is suitable for students with prior level 200 and 300 course credits in related disciplines such as Ecology, Soil Science, Physical Science, or Water Resources Management.
What you need to know first
Minimum 60 credits from level 200 courses including ECOL (Ecology), SOSC (Soil Science), PHSC (Physical Science), or WATR (Water Resources Management)

Environmental consultancy
Research and development
Conservation and natural resource management

Field researcher
Environmental scientist assistant
Ecological surveyor
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain experience in conception, conduct and communication of field research work using various soil or ecological survey techniques, including a mandatory week-long field trip.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

Critically assess scientific literature to understand a problem and formulate a scientific hypothesis.

Plan and conduct an independent research project in field settings.

Analyze and interpret research data in different ecological or soil systems.
This 15-credit course provides hands-on experience in planning, conducting, and communicating field research, focusing on soil or ecological survey techniques. Students critically assess scientific literature, formulate hypotheses, conduct research projects, analyze data, and communicate findings to professional audiences. The course includes a mandatory week-long field trip in late January/early February, requiring on-campus presence for some activities. It is suitable for students with prior level 200 and 300 course credits in related disciplines such as Ecology, Soil Science, Physical Science, or Water Resources Management.
What you need to know first
Minimum 60 credits from level 200 courses including ECOL (Ecology), SOSC (Soil Science), PHSC (Physical Science), or WATR (Water Resources Management)

Environmental consultancy
Research and development
Conservation and natural resource management

Field researcher
Environmental scientist assistant
Ecological surveyor
Any level 300 course
Any level 300 course