An introduction to the techniques and methods for field studies in biology. Sampling procedures, interpretation and data analysis will emphasize basic ecological relationships between organisms and their environments. D. Wujek This course will use field and laboratory studies to investigate the rich vascular plant flora of Beaver Island Archipelago. Students will develop an understanding of plant habitats and their distribution. This course introduces the student to the rich plant diversity of the Beaver Island Archipelago.
Students learn field and laboratory techniques for plant identification.
Students will examine the diversity of flowering plants, conifers, and ferns. This class is designed for the beginning, intermediate and advanced watercolorist. Emphasis will be placed on a solid grounding in transparent watercolor painting techniques, color composition and a color interpretation of the Beaver Island environment. The student must have basic drawing skills. This course is designed for the beginning to advanced student interested in using dyes, pigments, waxes, and stitchery to customize the coloration of cottons, rayons, and silks for creative contemporary quilts, fabric collages, and wearable art.