BIOL 384 - Natural History of Southern California

Units: 4

Introduction to the natural history and community ecology of southern California. Major subjects include the climate, geology, and ecological factors that influence the local chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, forest, desert, riparian, marsh, and estuarine communities of southern California.
Three hours lecture Field trip(s) during or outside of class (including weekends) will be required.

Prerequisite(s):

For Environmental Biology Minors: BIOL 211 .
For Biological Sciences Majors: BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .