Orientation: Wednesday, April 5th from 6-9 pm in SCIE 309 Weekend: April 15 and 16, 8:30 - 3:45 pm,
This city never ceases to amaze me: Join me for a weekend in exploring
its wild hilltops and little parks; its incredible diversity, human
and other; its beauty;
its stewards; its views, and the stories of its
plants and animals.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate
an understanding of the process of science, the scientific method, and
the relationship between scientific research and established knowledge
pertaining to ecology.
- Illustrate
the interdisciplinary nature of ecology by outlining contributions from
the natural sciences, social sciences, and engineering and technology
to our understanding of human impacts San Francisco Bay.
- Analyze
and integrate evidence from research in the natural sciences, social
sciences, engineering and technology to critically evaluate proposed
solutions to environmental and resource issues facing San Francisco
Bay.
- Communicate clearly when
writing or speaking about ecological issues of San Francisco Bay
demonstrating content knowledge of key ecological concepts and their
social, political, and historical context.
- Identify organisms and their adaptations and analyze their role in their community.
Note: If you are interested in this class, please enroll promptly by contacting
instructor Crima Pogge !
Catalog description:
BIO 81A Ecology of San Francisco (1) Credit/Degree Applicable
An examination of abiotic and biotic factors shaping nature
in San Francisco. An analysis of plant, animal, and human
interactions within the diverse habitat types over time.
Investigation of city parks, creeks, community gardens,
streetscapes and rocks. Overview of local ecological
research and urban open space managment issues.
Background illustration by Richard Register used with permission.
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