NS 368 - Lewis & Clark:Scientific Contributions

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Bentley University

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Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level AST, BIO, CHM, GEO, or PHY Examines the many interdisciplinary aspects of the Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) from the initial mission of President Thomas Jefferson to the organization and scientific preparation and then to the ultimate journey of the Corps of Discovery. While studying the journals and chronological events in both text and images, students will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of some of the new experiences of this historic expedition, including encounters with grizzly bears, salmon, bison, rivers, forests, and Native Americans. Students will study some of the hundreds of plants and animals that Lewis and Clark introduced to science, including the numerous species named after them. Geography, geology, and technology for survival will also be a part of this course.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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