The ecological role and adaptations of the major species will also be a focus. Selected current anthropocentric issues such as loss of biodiversity, global warming and acid precipitation will also be discussed at appropriate points in the course. Students will keep a field journal to sharpen their observational skills as well as undertake a limited independent project to gain in-depth knowledge of a natural history topic of their own interest.
Course is outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather and sometimes in soggy ecosystems.
Open to non-majors as well as majors.