International Summer Program Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
International Summer Program Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciencesales.ualberta.ca
A Message from the Dean来自院长的信
Stanford F. Blade, PhD, P.Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental SciencesUniversity of Alberta斯坦福· 布雷德博士 农业,生命与环境科学学院院长
阿尔伯塔大学
Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for agriculture and forestry, and environmental sciences, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) is proud to turn science into solutions. We do this by conducting high-impact research while teaching the next generation of leaders.
ALES is a faculty that integrates a varied set of disciplines—from agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences to agriculture/ food business management, and resource economics. Diversity is our strength. It allows us to look at problems from many differentperspectives while conducting research that is of importance to society, industry, and policy makers.
Students benefit from our faculty’s expertise. Provided with an outstanding experience that blends traditional classroom and experiential learning, students have access to some of the most comprehensive agricultural and environmental infrastructure—
crop, rangeland and livestock research stations and world-class laboratories—that enhances learning.
农业,生命与环境科学学院(简称 ALES)是排在世界前百名(尤其在农业,林业与环境科学领域)的阿尔伯塔大学的一 部分。以用科学来解决问题是我们的特色;我们为此而
自 豪。我们的成就是通过开展具有深远影响的科学研究和
培养新一代的领导者, 我们的学生,来取得的。
农业,生命与环境科学学院是一个融合多学科的 综合性学院:我们的学科包括农业、林业和环境 科学,农业商业管理,食品安全,以及资源经济 学。多元化是我们的强项;多元化促使我们从多
个角度来来看待问题和研究对社会、产业、和政策制定者共同面临的至关重要的课题。
学生们能从我们学院的长足领域中受益良多。通过传 统 的课堂教学与体验式学习相结合的教学方式将为学生们提 供最佳的学习体验。学生们将有机会接触最综合性的农业与 环境基础设施:农场、牧场、家畜研究站以及世界级实验
室,以获得更好的学习体验。
I invite you to join us for the ALES Summer Program to experience the University of Alberta and the Faculty of ALES. 我欢迎你加入我们 ALES暑期学习班,来体验阿尔伯塔大学和我们农业,生命与环境科学学院。
Introduction to the ALES Summer Program ALES 暑期项目介绍
The University of Alberta Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) Summer Program is a four-week academic program forinternational students wanting to study at a top university, while improving theirEnglish language skills and learning more about Canadian culture and practices.
The program provides the opportunity to take two courses. Students attend classroom lectures and participate in
field trips related to the lecture topics. Students also have time for fun and exploration. The ALES Summer Program incorporates numerous social activities including some very Canadian activities, like curling and playing Canadian football!
Canada is known for its majestic Rocky Mountains and students will have the opportunity to experience its splendour with an optional trip to Banff National Park.
What is Included?Tuition Accommodations Transportation to and
from the airport City tourField trips Social activitiesOrientation and farewell
events
We hope you can join us this summer and we look forward to welcoming you to the University of Alberta and the Faculty of ALES.
“ U of A is an excellent university to
visit and study. Canadians are very
nice and friendly. This program is a
very
unforgettable experience. ”
Faculty Facts 学院的事实
1600Undergraduate
Students
500GraduateStudents
120Faculty
Members
$40mil Annual
average in external research
funding
Top 100
Universities for
Agriculture & Forestry and Environmenta
lSciences
Why Visit Edmonton?为什么来埃德蒙顿?
Beautiful Long Summer Days. Over 17 hours of daylight! Canada’s Festival City. Enjoy live music, art, theatre, carnivals, sports and more. West Edmonton Mall. North America’s largest shopping mall, and tenth largest in the world. National Geographic named Edmonton one of the best summer trips in 2015, and the City Market Downtown farmers’ market best in the world!The Canadian Rocky Mountains are only a four hour drive away.
Telus World of Science
July 16 to August 16, 2018Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Course 19 to 12 Airport Pickup
Orientation Intro to CanadianEducation System
Lecture LectureCity Tour Free Time
13:30 to 16:30 Campus TourLab:
library system
Field trip Field trip
9 to 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SundayCourse 1
Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture
13:30 to 16:30 Field trip Field trip Field trip Field trip
CommunicationsSkills Training
Fort Edmonton
Park Free Time
Evening Movie Night
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SundayCourse 2
9 to 12 Lecture Lecture Lecture Lecture
Lecture Picnic and
13:30 to 16:30 Field trip Field trip Field trip Field trip Field
trip Evening Taste of EdmontonFestival
Sports Free time
9 to 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SundayCourse 2
Statutory Holiday
LectureStudent
P
resentations
Student
P
resentations
University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Telus World of Science Free Time
13:30 to 16:30 Field trip
Evening Farewell Event
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Departure to Banff(optional)
Banff Banff & Returnto Edmonton
Departure
ALES Summer Program Two-Week Sample Schedule
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Course 1
9:00 to 12:00
Airport Pickup
Orientation Lecture Lecture LectureTourism Activities
(e.g. City Tour)
Tourism Activities(e.g. Fort Edmonton
13:00 to 16:00 Campus Tour Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Park)
Evening A Taste ofEdmonton Festival Free Time Optional Activities Free Time
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Course 2
9:00 to 12:00
Lecture Lecture Lecture
Student Presentations Banff Trip
(extra cost)Banff Trip(extra cost)
Return to Edmonton &
13:00 to 16:00 Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Departure
Evening Free Time Optional Activities Free Time Farewell Dinner
Both two-week and four-week schedules are available.Selected group trips and activities (such as the Banff trip) may require an additional fee.All activities listed are examples only and are subject to change.First deposit, student names and student numbers must be received by March 15th.
New in 2019:Group meal plan option avaialble at an addtional cost.Four-week program fee is $4950 CAD (exclude the Banff trip).
Why the University of Alberta?为什么选择阿尔伯塔大学?
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Learn more about the ALES Summer Program and what courses are being offered at
uab.ca/sumprog /UofAAles @UofAAles