Please check the current guidelines for York University students wishing to study abroad, which may include taking a field course: http://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/global-learning
Many other higher education and environmental research institutions offer field courses. You may see notices for these courses posted at York. Some of these courses are taught by highly qualified researchers and some of them will, on assessment by the York Environmental Biology Advising team, qualify for degree credit (BIOL 400X) in a York Biology program.
Before you enroll in such a field course not offered by York or through the OUPFB, you MUST consult the Undergraduate Biology Office about whether its course curriculum will qualify for credit towards your degree program. For information about taking courses for credit at other institutions, review the university guidelines for Letters of Permission (LOPs).
Operation Wallacea
One of the organizations that offers field experiences that may be approved to satisfy BIOL 4001, 4002, or 4003 (400X) is Operation Wallacea. Note that if you wish to join one of their expeditions or courses, you will have to (a) get approval in advance that the course will satisfy BIOL 400X, (b) enroll in BIOL 400X, and (c) pay tuition. For approval, contact Alex Mills ammills@yorku.ca as undergraduate advisor for field courses. Please see the link below for more information.
To learn more: Operation Wallacea