CON-203 Seminar in Environmental Conservation

This course presents topics in the field of environmental conservation. Current topics include: Herpetology, Birds, Wildflowers, Entomology, Winter Botany, Trees, Galls and Environmental Conservation Research. A comprehensive field identification test is required. A field component including a minimum of 40 hours of experiential learning, divided between the FLCC campus, Muller Field Station, and East Hill Campus is also required.

Credits

4

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced identification skills of broad taxonomic groups.
2. Develop advanced skills (e.g. trail building, chainsaw use, aquatic and terrestrial invasive management) through hands-on conservation related experience.

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CON 203: Seminar in Environmental Conservation

Department

Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Course Description

This course presents topics in the field of environmental conservation. Current topics include: Herpetology, Birds, Wildflowers, Entomology, Winter Botany, Trees, Galls and Environmental Conservation Research. A comprehensive field identification test is required. A field component including a minimum of 40 hours of experiential learning, divided between the FLCC campus, Muller Field Station, and East Hill Campus is also required.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced identification skills of broad taxonomic groups.
2. Develop advanced skills (e.g. trail building, chainsaw use, aquatic and terrestrial invasive management) through hands-on conservation related experience.

Topic Outline

1. Course introduction and Expectations
2. Information about the Research Paper
3. Identification and natural history of flora and fauna of NYS 
   1. Woody trees and shrubs
   2. Non-woody plants
   3. Turtles, snakes, and lizards
   4. Salamanders, frogs, and toads
   5. Insect Orders
   6. Common birds
4. Topics 
   1. May include trail building and maintenance, chainsaw operation, aquatic and terrestrial invasive management.