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Warren G. Gold
BIS 241
Bothell Campus
Examines local and regional ecosystems and their interaction with human communities. Applies approaches from the environmental sciences and the practice of natural history to develop an understanding of ecosystem functions, organisms, and their relationships.
Class description
This course examines selected local and regional ecosystems and their interaction with human communities. We will use approaches from ecological and environmental sciences and the practice of natural history to develop an understanding of ecosystem functions, organisms, and their relationships.
Student learning goals
Students will become familiar with forested and freshwater wetland ecosystems of our region
Students will learn about the ecology and adaptations of selected species within Northwest ecosystems
Students will learn about human impacts and use of NW ecosystems
Students will develop abilities to teach about ecological systems in an outdoor setting
General method of instruction
Lectures, field trips (short in-class excursions on campus as well as 1-2 Saturday trips)
Recommended preparation
Interest in natural ecosystems, some familiarity with basic concepts of biology, and a good rain jacket
Class assignments and grading
Exams, scholarly paper on species of your choice, leading a field trip (as a part of a team assignment) to a local natural area.
Based upon the assignments described above
