July 25 & 26 (Friday & Saturday)
Instructor:
Paul Engevold, Interim Field Station Director, UWM Saukville Field Station
The Course:
This course will focus on a survey of basic information of the major groups of microscopic algae (plant ancestors) mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants with a focus on morphology, reproduction and dispersal, and evolutionary relationships. How are their “bodies” put together? How do they develop and reproduce? How did they evolve and how are they related? What makes them important in the ecological landscape? The emphasis will be on life cycles and how similarities and differences will reveal the phylogenies of these organisms. Lectures will be interspersed with forays into field to find and identify organisms discussed in the classroom.
Class Schedule:
Friday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 8 am – 3 pm. Discussion, individual study in the lab, or social activities are available Friday evening.
Useful materials to bring:
Field clothing, including sturdy hiking boots, rain gear, sun screen, tick and insect repellent, water bottle and notebook are strongly encouraged.
Lodging Accommodations & Food:
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information.
Workshop fee: $80. Not offered for college credit, 1.4 CEU
Registration: Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.