EXTENDED MOUNTAIN ECOSYSTEM FIELD STUDIES

Catalog description

Explores the natural history and ecology of mountain ecosystems. Includes an overview of the climate, evolutionary history, biogeography, community structure, natural history, and ecology of the plants, mammals, birds and insects of mountain ranges. Students also have the opportunity to gain an understanding of basic field techniques. Includes field study with required preliminary class meetings at Saddleback College. Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated with travel, camping equipment, and related expenses (formerly BIO 235).