INQ-277 | Natural History of the Southern Appalachians

Topic Description:

This course is designed for those interested in the natural history of the Southern Appalachian region. Biology majors, environmental studies majors, and others with strong curiosity or experiences in the natural world are welcome. We will explore the biodiversity and ecology of forest communities as naturalists do. Students will keep field notebooks and develop skills for identifying trees, forest wildflowers, birds, and other animals common in the region. The course will include a number of day trips to nearby forest and a multiple night camping trip to an Appalachian natural area (an area with extremely high biological diversity).

Course Types Offered: Field Trip

Topic Approved: October 2022