BIOL 104 Biology/Natural History of Place

Exploration of local ecosystems viewed from the perspective of a natural resource with cultural significance. Themes may include salmon, water or cedar. Students will view the complex nature of environmental problems from disciplines such as marine and terrestrial biology, forest ecology, water, geology, economics and policy. (NSL)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Identify major ecological and biological concepts through place-based learning
2. Explain how geological events and meteorological forces shaped the specific study area and ecosystems therein.
3. Explain the interconnections, and complexities between natural and cultural resources.
4. Link major biological and ecological themes with essential questions related to the land base, such as importance of salmon, wolf reintroduction, water, cedar, and tribal-sponsored environmental restoration programs.