BIOE 82Introduction to Field Research and Conservation
A field-based course with overnight and day trips to regionally diverse areas throughout Central California. Field trips and lectures familiarize students with a wide variety of topics in the ecological, conservation, and environmental science as well as natural-resource management. Students are billed a materials fee of $100. Enrollment is by instructor permission.
- This course is recommended for non-EEB majors. Proposed and declared EEB majors should enroll in BIOE 20F. Application by enrollment:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemNw8BNpPDEIe6DfCQ1og6vMjNPcw-kWFIkUssNv5gfgVB5A/viewform
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/24 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 233 | S. B. Reilly | Closed 0/0 |
| 02 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 229 | K. K. Heady | Closed 0/0 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 229 | S. B. Reilly | Open 21/24 |
| 02 | Field Studies | Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 229 | R. Salladay | Open 21/24 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 229 | S. B. Reilly | Closed 24/24 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 233 | S. B. Reilly | Closed 24/0 |
| 02 | Field Studies | Tue 5:20pm–6:55pm | Nat Sci 2 229 | K. K. Heady | Closed 20/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Reilly | 5.0 / 5 | 1.2 / 5 | 100% | 10 |
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