Advanced Field Biology/Environmental Science (QA)

Advanced Field Biology/Environmental Science is a course intended to acquaint students with the plants and animals in western Kansas with the purpose of developing an understanding and appreciation for the biodiversity of Kansas. Students will acquire knowledge about the infl uences of human activities on prairie ecosystems. Kansas plant and animal resources will be identified.

Subtopics within field biology such entomology, ornithology, dendrology, agristology, mammalogy, herpetology, and ichthyology will be studied. As a GLOBE school, environmental research protocols will be implemented. Students will collect, analyze, and submit information to databases in an attempt to understand the impact of humans on the prairie ecosystems.
**The class content rotates on a two year basis and it may be taken one year as a science credit and a second year as an elective.

Fee: $10 (Replacement costs for items lost or broken by the student will be charged.)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
Semester/Year: 1/2 credit / 1 credit *Students may enroll in fall semester or all year.
Supplies: black ball point pen, loose-leaf paper

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