ENSC 315 - Natural History of the Hudson Valley

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA A field-based course providing familiarity with identity and ecology of local flora and fauna and the environments in which they exist. Species diversity of major groups of organisms, e.g., trees, birds, fish, and insects will be explored through field observations and collections. Physical and chemical features of bodies of water, the atmosphere, soils, and rock will be examined. Observations conducted on campus at Fern Tor and at various natural sites in the mid-Hudson Valley. Students must be in good health, able to work outdoors for 3 C4 hours under varied physical conditions, and take all necessary precautions. Students spend additional field time independent of class time. Offered alternating fall semesters. One four-hour field lab per week. Prerequisite: One college-level environmental science or biology course

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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