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Vertebrate Ecology and Field Techniques
3 credits / 2.5 weeks
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Dates: TBD Cost: $2095.00 Application Deadline is February 1, 2010
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The Black Hills is a unique setting in which faunal elements of boreal forests, the Rocky Mountains, the arid west, Great Plains grasslands, and the deciduous forests of eastern North America commingle. Here many western species reach the eastern edge of their range and eastern species reach the western edge of their range. The range in elevation leads to a diverse landscape, with Great Plains grasslands covering the lowest elevations, Rocky Mountain ponderosa pine forest the higher elevations, sagebrush and scrub found on the plains to the west, and red rock canyons reminiscent of the desert southwest cutting through the Black Hills. GEOL 412, Ecology field course is an introduction to sampling techniques suitable for the study of the terrestrial vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Students will learn standard techniques suitable for inventory and monitoring of these three major vertebrate groups and will gain experience with the diverse vertebrate fauna of the Black Hills. Wildlife management and conservation biology of these vertebrate groups will be emphasized. |
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Location: Ranch A - The beautiful Black Hills of SD and WY Registration fee: $2095.00 (includes all tuition and fees, transportation from Spearfish, room and board). Deposit of $200.00 must be received by or before February 1, 2010.
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For additional information, please follow the links or Contact:
Dr. Brian E. Smith Department of Biology Black Hills State University 1200 University Street Unit 9044 Spearfish, SD 57799-9044 Phone: (605) 642-6879 e mail: Brian.Smith@bhsu.edu
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