Biology at CCC: BIO 301, Ecology and Natural History of the American Southwest

BIO 301
Ecology and Natural History of the American Southwest

Catalog Description: This course will take place in Arizona. Students will fly to Arizona to study Sonoran desert and mountain habitats in the Tucson area as well as several Nature Conservancy sites in southern and eastern Arizona. Students will learn about the plants and animals of the southwestern deserts and mountains by visiting serveral museums and parks, in addition to collecting data in the field. Students will visit a Native American reservation to learn more about the cultural heritage of southern Arizona. In addition to completing several field-based reserach projects, students will read published papers on research conducted in the area previously and complete discussion questions on the readings.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites: BIO 121 and permission of the instructor

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