California Ecology and Conservation pre-application form
California Ecology and Conservation (aka CEC) is a 50-day field program open to all UC students during which you get to explore California's diverse ecosystems while earning course credit! Students earn 19 quarter units or 12.7 semester units. Additionally, students from semester campuses (UC Berkeley and UC Merced) have the option to enroll in NRS BIO/ENVS 189 Critical Conservation Issues in California, a 2.3 semester unit course during spring or fall term.

For more information, go to: https://ucnrs.org/teaching/cec/about-the-program/

Note: If accepted into the program, to formally get enrolled into the course, the candidate will have to fill out the formal UCEAP application form. 
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First and last name *
Preferred email address *
What's your home campus? *
Indicate your class level at time of participation in the program *
Anticipated Graduation Date *

List your Major(s) and minor(s)

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Indicate which quarter/semester you are applying for. *
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CEC is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in field ecology. No prior experience needed! One of the unique aspects of this course is that you will be in the field, at UCNRS reserves, for 50 days straight. Because we condense a quarter (or semester) worth's of work into our 50-day program, it is nearly impossible to combine CEC with other classes, even online ones. We just want to make sure that people are aware if this fact.  *
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CEC uses a two-step application process. If your pre-application is approved, you will be invited to fill out the UCEAP application.  *
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(1) Why do you want to take this course?
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(2) During this course, you will design and execute week-long field research projects that investigate aspects of California's ecology. In a sentence or two, describe a relevant topic that you would love to research during the class.

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(3) This course requires students to form a cohesive community that will live together for seven straight weeks. Thriving in this community requires patience, flexibility, responsibility and a positive attitude. What perspectives or past experiences would help you be a successful member of the California Ecology and Conservation community?

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(4) Is there anything else you'd like to add? Concerns? Or questions for about the course that you would like us to answer?
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