Field Biology

Catalog description

A hands-on course in field biology. Students will learn basic concepts about ecology and environmental science through outdoor activities and exploration of a variety of ecosystems. The goals are to gain experience and develop skills in the following areas: identification of plants and animals, first-hand knowledge of a wide array of organism life histories, quantitative field research techniques and procedures applicable to plants and animals, and methods of recording data and observations. Field trips to local and regional habitats focus on seasonally relevant events, processes, and appropriate methodologies to study these communities. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. ADGE: 5; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 5B, 5C.