Natural History of the Great Basin

Course ID
136153
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
1001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Description

This course introduces students to the natural history of the Great Basin desert with a focus on biodiversity and adaptations, ecology and climate, geography and geology, natural resources, human cultures and impacts, management, and conservation. Identification of common species inhabiting the Great Basin desert will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on discourse and course materials that integrate concepts covered in pre-requisite courses, including discussions and a capstone project. The lab portion of this course is field-oriented and culminates in a multi-day field trip.

Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
234
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
9:30–10:45 a.m. • M W • Dandini Campus • 01/22/24–05/08/24
Lab • 11:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m. • M • Dandini Campus • 01/22/24–05/06/24
Department Phone
673-8251
Notes (For Filter)
In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: BIOL 191A and BIOL 191L.
Class Subject Abbr
BIOL