COLL 245 - The Sonoran Desert

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This half-credit course examines one of the great North American deserts. The Sonoran, which straddles the current US-Mexican border (acompletely artificial line), in probably the most lush and biologically diverse desert on the planet, it is also, in geological terms one of the youngest. In the course of the semester we will look closely at the ways humans have interacted historically with this arid environment. The course culminates in a ten-day trip into the desert over Spring Break. Participation in this trip is a mandatory element of the course. Participation in this course is limited to eight students, preference will be given to students who have taken History 211. 0.50 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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