This field course will help students understand and connect to the natural landscape of western Washington and the species that inhabit it.

Students will:

Take an integrated look at climate, geomorphology, and vegetation zones through a natural and social science lens

Gain valuable hands-on field experience identifying indicator species for each habitat type

Hone observation skills through weekly journaling

Field trips to the Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey Island and east slope of the Cascades.

Environmental Studies majors can use this to fulfill the Biological Systems requirement.

Contact info: Ana Wieman, enviradv@uw.edu

Spring 20185 cr

no prereqs3 field trips

NWBiological Systems or

Earth Systems Literacy

Instructor:Tim Billo, PhD

tmbillo@uw.edu

ENVIR 280Natural History of the Puget Sound