3.00 credits
(9,25,0)
02 wks
Students are introduced to the exceptional biodiversity in their environment, through place-based, experiential learning. Students will visit diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, to gain familiarity with ecological monitoring and natural history. Field projects and seminars will emphasize major environmental topics, including biogeography of the region, principles of ecology, human impacts and conservation, incorporating Indigenous perspectives and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Students will have the opportunity to contribute to scientific knowledge with meaningful discoveries of their own when completing a small group project.
Course Notes
BIOL 120 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. BIOL 120 is an approved Science course. BIOL 120 is an approved Laboratory Science course.
Students must be able to undertake up to 5 hours of physical field work daily, which will include navigating uneven or rocky terrain, long periods of standing, or light to moderate hiking. This course will continue to run in hot, wet or inclement weather, and students will be responsible for providing their own weather appropriate protection (e.g. sunscreen, clothing, footwear).