The institute will conclude by visiting with Ann Zwinger, one of the region s most influential contemporary writers. Ann Zwinger will introduce parti cipants to Constant Friendship, her moun tain retreat and the inspiration for her first award-winning book, Beyond the Aspen Grove . The goal of this one-block Institute is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Pikes Peak region for those who are interested in knowing more about our place, past, and people, while at the same time assisting educators to further their career oppor tunities by learning more about Colorado College s Master of Arts in Teaching programs. The course is open to all other graduate students, including teachers of all grade levels who are interested personally and professionally in earning graduate credit in the broad area of Colorado State history. Equivalent to 1 unit in education and 1 unit in the natural sciences.
Coral reefs are one of the biological wonders of the world.
They, along with tropical rainforests, exceed the biodiversity of any other ecosystem. Although tropical rain forests contain more species, coral reefs have more phyla, which means that the organisms on coral reefs differ on a more fundamental level of biologic structure. Coral reefs are found in the warm, clear, shallow waters of tropical oceans worldwide. The importance of reefs to humans ranges from providing food and shelter to fish and invertebrates to protecting the shore from erosion. They are also important attractions for the tourist industry.