INQ-177 | Ecosystem Experience: Alta Mons and Salem

Topic Description:

This course is an investigation into historic and contemporary land use and ecosystems of upper Roanoke River through hiking, overnight camping, food, research, and written exercises. This course is writing intensive, students will analyze and record their observations and experiences, and will use their writings to construct a “curricular manual” for the Alta Mons site. Based from campus, this IL will include camping overnights (tents and gear provided) on location at Alta Mons, hikes along portions of the Roanoke River Greenway and visit(s) to the Salem Historical Museum and other locations

Course Types Offered: Field Trip

Topic Approved: January 2012