NWCCD 2016-17 Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
NWCCD 2016-17 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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BIOL 1001 - Biology Orientation


This course integrates classroom and on-site field instruction to introduce and orient students to the Biology program.  Students are introduced to the natural history of the Bighorn mountains, collecting data to address environmental and ecological issues of interest to land managers.  Students also explore various topics in biology while reading and discussing literature from a wide breadth of resources.  Additionally, students meet program faculty, learn about their research interests, and gain skills in developing and managing their own educational plans. 

Prerequisites:
none

Co-requisites:

none



Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of BIOL 1001 Biology Orientation, the student will:

  1. Describe basic plant and animal diversity in lodgepole pine forests.
  2. Discuss fundamental concepts and core areas of study in biology.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the biology program and faculty.
  4. Create a two-year education plan based on student’s educational goals.


Credits: 1

Instructional Method Combined Lecture/Lab

Contact Hours: 1.25 hours/week



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