Outdoor Studies 201 - Natural History and Ecology of the Adirondacks

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

Offered as part of the Adirondack Semester. This field-oriented course emphasizes the natural history, ecology, geology, geography and climate of the Adirondacks. Primary emphasis is on the taxonomy, life histories, local adaptations and uses of Adirondack flora and fauna. Basic ecological concepts such as succession, competition, energy flow, food webs and nutrient cycles are studied by means of field trips and field studies. Study may also be made of stars, seasons and the movement of principal parts of the solar system as they apply to the Adirondacks. Students learn how to record observational data as well as how to conduct an experiment.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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