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Nov 27, 2024
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BIOL 2001 - Fundamentals of Field Science
This course integrates classroom and on-site field instruction to introduce students to the study of Natural History, with emphasis on the ecosystems and ecology of the Bighorn Mountains. Students hone their skills of observation, learn basic field sampling techniques to trap and study insects, small mammals, and birds, and develop a native plant collection. In addition, students read and discuss works from historical and contemporary natural historians that have helped shape our view of the natural world
Credits: 2
Instructional Method Lecture
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of BIOL 1001 Biology Orientation with a “C” or better, or instructor consent
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of BIOL 2001 Fundamentals of Field Science, the student will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of lodgepole pine forest natural history.
- Describe ecological interactions among forest species of insects, small vertebrates, and plants.
- Identify tree species using a dichotomous key.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing field-sampling techniques.
- Develop conclusions based on field-collected data.
- Communicate the results of field studies effectively.
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