Temperate Biology

Catalog description

Upon completion of the course, students will: 1) Describe the ecology of the focal region. 2) Describe and identify common organisms and the natural habitants of the focal region. 3) Understand common conservation issues and environmental threats to the focal region. 4) Use library and internet resources to gather, organize, and understand scientific information. 5) Collect, present, and analyze scientific data gathered in the field. 6) Effectively and clearly communicate scientific information in written and oral form. This course will require off campus travel.