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May 05, 2024
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BIOL 125 - Wilderness Biology 5 Credits A field course emphasizing natural history and plant identification in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include local geology, weather, plants, animals and general ecology. Includes day hikes and overnight backpacking trips.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day
Designed to Serve Highline students and general community Active Date 2013-06-04
Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 66 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 88 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline 1. Biomes and ecosystems
2. Survey of geology and weather
3. Survey of fungi and lower plants
4. Survey of higher plants
5. Survey of animals
6. Hikes and overnight backpacks in the Cascade mountains
Student Learning Outcomes Identify native plant species.
Explain how local geological and weather patterns influence the type and distribution of plants and animals.
Gain an appreciation for the natural world and understand the effects of human impact on the natural environment.
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