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 Department:    ENVC

 Course #:    211

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4.5

 CIP:    030101

 EPC:    165

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

General sampling concepts and population estimation. Methods in ecological sampling of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and vascular plants. TFW program procedures for stream ambient monitoring.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Field trips required. Strongly recommended: familiarity with computers and spreadsheets.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Design and execute ecological sampling and conduct initial data analysis based on natural resource samples from water quality to plants and animals.
2. Conduct field sampling of stream habitats using the TFW ambient monitoring protocol.
3. Apply the correct sampling technique and design within a biotic system.
4. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Outline an ecological sampling design.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. General sampling concepts and population estimation:
2. TFW ambient monitoring for streams.
3. Water quality sampling.
4. Vegetation analysis.
5. Bird sampling.
6. Fish sampling.
7. Mammal sampling.
8. Amphibian and reptile sampling.