Field Experiences in Natural History and Conservation

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Overview

Subject code

BIOL

Course Number

2060

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Description

This field course surveys the geology, climate and ecology of the island of Oahu and explores the approaches for the integrated management of its terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. The course is structured around the ahupua’a concept, the traditional land divisions used for the integrated management of natural resources from mountain tops to coral reefs. Class activities integrate lectures, guest presentations by resource managers, and field trips to diverse native habitats. The prerequisite for this class is general knowledge of evolutionary biology and ecology.

Credits

Min

3

Min

3

Min

3

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