Course Description

This course explores the plant and animal communities of California. Students have the opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of California in both the classroom and field settings. Natural history, ecology, stewardship, and conservation of select regions of California are covered. Class meetings are supplemented by field trip(s). Students must successfully complete class preparatory requirements in order to participate in any overnight field trip(s). Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated with travel, meals, camping equipment and related field trip expenses.