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Natural History of the Channel Islands: Santa Rosa and Eastern Santa Cruz Islands
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
Course Number: BIOL X431.7
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1.5 units
Explore the Scorpion Bay area of Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa Islands. Learn about their natural, cultural, and geologic history; endemic species that inhabit the islands; and the conservation challenges facing these islands. Potential sightings may include:
- the Santa Cruz Island Fox
- various pelagic bird species
- local plants
- whales and other cetaceans
- a variety of fish
- pinnipeds
You will also explore Painted Cave by boat, and learn about the natural history of a local resident: the Great White Shark.
Available Sections
184CPD001
Starting May 31
184CPD001
Course Fees
$395
Instructor
Kurt Leuschner [ bio ]
Schedule:
Fri 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Channel Island Field site
Santa Rosa June 1 Santa Cruz scorpion June 2
Fri. 6-8 pm (May 31) , Sat. 7:15 am-6 pm (June 1) Sun. 7 am -4 pm (June 2) , Refund deadline May 23
Sat 7:15 am-6:00 pm Channel Island Field site
Sun 7:00 am-4:00 pm Channel Island Field site
Santa Rosa June 1 Santa Cruz scorpion June 2 3 Meetings
May 31, 2019
Jun 1, 2019
Jun 2, 2019
Location:
Field Site
[ map ]
Section Notes:
Accommodations are the responsibility of the student. Includes cruises to Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands. Refund deadline: May 23. Class times include boat transportation time.
Textbook:
No Textbook Required.
Prerequisites
Applicable Certificates
Available Sections
Riverside
Section No.: 184CPD001
Dates: May 31, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Dates: Jun 1, 2019
Time: 7:15 am-6:00 pm
Dates: Jun 2, 2019
Time: 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Instructor: Kurt Leuschner
Textbook: No Textbook Required
Location: Field Site
