Ecology of the Sierran Conifer Forest

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Units: 0.5 Hours: 13 (7 lecture, 6 laboratory) Field study that introduces forest biology/ecology, emphasizing interrelationships between the Sierran forest inhabitants (animals, plants, fungi) and their environment. Study sites include a variety of forest and other associated mountain ecological communities. Depending on season offered, special topics may include: fungi biology, wildflower ecology, tree anatomy and physiology, forest nutrient cycles, forest birds, and soil organisms. This class may require ability to hike moderate distances on uneven ground. (CSU)