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Dr. Laura M. Bolt |
Dr. Bolt is an experienced university-level educator who has designed and taught a range of courses in previous positions at University of Waterloo, OCAD University, and University of Toronto Mississauga. She consistently receives excellent teaching evaluations. Prior to joining the Daniels Faculty at University of Toronto, Dr. Bolt was a finalist for six university-wide teaching awards at OCAD University.
Courses in 2025-2026:
FOR302H1: Societal Values and Forest Management
FOR3009H: Forest Conservation Biology
FOR3011H: International Forest Conservation Field Camp
Biological field schools:
Dr. Bolt regularly leads biological field schools in Costa Rica and Nicaragua through the conservation non-profit organization Maderas Rainforest Conservancy, where she is a member of the board of directors. Check Maderas Rainforest Conservancy for current course offerings.
Previous Teaching Experience:
Undergraduate
Introduction to Biology (1st year course for non-majors)Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (1st year course with lab)
Primate Behaviour (2nd year course)
Biological Anthropology (2nd year course with lab)
Sex, Evolution and Behaviour (2nd year course)
Anthropology of Growth and Development (3rd year course)
Biocultural Exploration of Primate Conservation (3rd year course)
Biology of Human Sexuality (3rd year course)
Current Topics in Primatology (3rd year course)
Human Nutritional Ecology (3rd year course)
Field Methods in Primate Communication (4th year course)
Primate Conservation Biology (4th year course)
Field Methods and Research Design in Primatology (4th year course)
Applied Conservation Biology (4th year course)
Field Studies in Primate Behavior and Ecology in Costa Rica (4th year international field course)
Field Studies in Primate Behavior and Ecology in Nicaragua (4th year international field course)