This is a class introducing undergraduate students to a variety of techniques used in biology and ecology field studies. Course Objectives: 1) Become familiar with flora & fauna of California & apply biological and ecological knowledge to field surveys. 2) Understand the art & structure of conducting biological & ecological field research. 3) Learn a variety of field techniques used in ecological and management studies to survey habitat and census plant and animal populations. 4) Learn how to plan and conduct field research, demonstrating leadership and group work skills. 5) Practice skills in data handling & analysis 6) Practice skills in oral presentation

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