- Natural History of the Great Basin Units: 4

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the natural history of the Great Basin desert with a focus on biodiversity and adaptations, ecology and climate, geography and geology, natural resources, human cultures and impacts, management, and conservation. Identification of common species inhabiting the Great Basin desert will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on discourse and course materials that integrate concepts covered in pre-requisite courses, including discussions and a capstone project. The lab portion of this course is field-oriented and culminates in a multi-day field trip.