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

Science
Science Lab

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.