Post by Shellivia Nos Taronin on Nov 5, 2007 16:30:51 GMT -5
Care of Magical Creatures
Course Outline
Professor: Shellivia Nos Taroanin
Office: Wigwam by the edge of the forest, near the lake.
Time: Fridays to Tuesdays (real time) in game Friday evening to Sunday afternoon (about 50 hours)
Prerequisites: A successful completion of all previous courses Cycles A and B, a satisfactory grade achieved on the OWL and 6th year examination and a mandatory consultation with the professor following the final examination of 6th year.
Course overview:
In this class students are given on hands field training working with many of the creatures they have studied in class to give them a more in depth knowledge of the creatures. Students will go on extended camping trips into the forest, in the lake and on other excursions around the world to better observe the creatures in their natural elements.
Class may be changed depending on outside influences (i.e. if the dragon reserve is currently to dangerous to attend) and in such occurrences students will be given a supplemented class to make up for the loss, but cannot expect the original class to 'made up' (If the dragon reservation cannot be attended a dragon specialist may be asked to visit Hogwarts instead).
Students in order to attend must have either signed consent from a parent or guardian (the letter that was given at the end of the consultation during 6th year) or be at least 17 years of age.
Required Materials:
Quills ink and parchment
Dragon's hide gloves (or similar)
Warm winter clothing
Outdoor gear suitable for:
Hiking
Camping
Mountain climbing
Clothing for severe weather conditions (both cold and hot)
Course overview
(Classes are subject to change depending on outside factors and uncontrollable circumstances)
Week 1: Northern section of the Forbidden Forest
Week 2: Southern section of the Forbidden Forest
Week 3: Eastern section of the forbidden Forest
Week 4: Interspecies relations: Centaurs.
Week 5: Progress report
Week 6: Interspecies relations: Mer-people.
Week 7: In depth study of the bottom of the lake
Week 8: Search and Contain: Trolls.
Week 9: Tracking: Unicorns in the wild.
Week 10: Mid term Exams
Yule Break
Week 11: Field Trip; Yetis In their natural habitat.
Week 12: Field Trip; Dragons in their natural habitat.
Week 13: Field Trip; Sphinx's in their natural habitat
Week 14: Field Trip; Runespoors in their natural habitat
Week 15: Progress report
Week 16: Snidgets: Conservation and Observation
Week 17: Phoenix: Conservation and Observation
Week 18: Erklings: Observation and Containment
Week 19: Mooncalves: Observing the dance.
Week 20: Final Exams.
Class policies:
Classes do not take place during normal school hours. Students are to use the alloted 'class time' for homework and assignments for other classes. All students are expected to report to either the class office or an otherwise designated meeting point Friday evenings at 6 pm. Lateness will not be tolerated and will result with the student being left behind with no ability to make up the class. (Must post on FRIDAY that they are present)
Due to the fact that accidents can occur, the student realizes that in the event of an injury, the teacher is not held accountable and that all measures will be taken to ensure students safety up to and including prematurely ending an excursion to obtain medical assistance.
Extra credit is availer through the professor. If for any reason a situation occurs that a student cannot attend a class (i.e. illness death in the family) the student MUST inform the professor. The student will not be able to make up the class but extra credit work or private consultation may be offered.
Grading:
25% each: Progress reports (1st and 2nd)
25%: Midterm
25%: Final Exam
Course Outline
Professor: Shellivia Nos Taroanin
Office: Wigwam by the edge of the forest, near the lake.
Time: Fridays to Tuesdays (real time) in game Friday evening to Sunday afternoon (about 50 hours)
Prerequisites: A successful completion of all previous courses Cycles A and B, a satisfactory grade achieved on the OWL and 6th year examination and a mandatory consultation with the professor following the final examination of 6th year.
Course overview:
In this class students are given on hands field training working with many of the creatures they have studied in class to give them a more in depth knowledge of the creatures. Students will go on extended camping trips into the forest, in the lake and on other excursions around the world to better observe the creatures in their natural elements.
Class may be changed depending on outside influences (i.e. if the dragon reserve is currently to dangerous to attend) and in such occurrences students will be given a supplemented class to make up for the loss, but cannot expect the original class to 'made up' (If the dragon reservation cannot be attended a dragon specialist may be asked to visit Hogwarts instead).
Students in order to attend must have either signed consent from a parent or guardian (the letter that was given at the end of the consultation during 6th year) or be at least 17 years of age.
Required Materials:
Quills ink and parchment
Dragon's hide gloves (or similar)
Warm winter clothing
Outdoor gear suitable for:
Hiking
Camping
Mountain climbing
Clothing for severe weather conditions (both cold and hot)
Course overview
(Classes are subject to change depending on outside factors and uncontrollable circumstances)
Week 1: Northern section of the Forbidden Forest
Week 2: Southern section of the Forbidden Forest
Week 3: Eastern section of the forbidden Forest
Week 4: Interspecies relations: Centaurs.
Week 5: Progress report
Week 6: Interspecies relations: Mer-people.
Week 7: In depth study of the bottom of the lake
Week 8: Search and Contain: Trolls.
Week 9: Tracking: Unicorns in the wild.
Week 10: Mid term Exams
Yule Break
Week 11: Field Trip; Yetis In their natural habitat.
Week 12: Field Trip; Dragons in their natural habitat.
Week 13: Field Trip; Sphinx's in their natural habitat
Week 14: Field Trip; Runespoors in their natural habitat
Week 15: Progress report
Week 16: Snidgets: Conservation and Observation
Week 17: Phoenix: Conservation and Observation
Week 18: Erklings: Observation and Containment
Week 19: Mooncalves: Observing the dance.
Week 20: Final Exams.
Class policies:
Classes do not take place during normal school hours. Students are to use the alloted 'class time' for homework and assignments for other classes. All students are expected to report to either the class office or an otherwise designated meeting point Friday evenings at 6 pm. Lateness will not be tolerated and will result with the student being left behind with no ability to make up the class. (Must post on FRIDAY that they are present)
Due to the fact that accidents can occur, the student realizes that in the event of an injury, the teacher is not held accountable and that all measures will be taken to ensure students safety up to and including prematurely ending an excursion to obtain medical assistance.
Extra credit is availer through the professor. If for any reason a situation occurs that a student cannot attend a class (i.e. illness death in the family) the student MUST inform the professor. The student will not be able to make up the class but extra credit work or private consultation may be offered.
Grading:
25% each: Progress reports (1st and 2nd)
25%: Midterm
25%: Final Exam
