Mammals
November 7 - 9
Explore the diversity of mammal species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains with a focus on the management practices used within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Emphasis will be 
given to general natural history of each species, including but not limited to: distribution, associations, reproduction, status, conservation, research methods, etc. Adjunct faculty will include resource management professionals from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the University of Tennessee.
Goal:
To give the student an overview of the variety, distribution, management, and natural history of mammals that inhabit the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Specific objectives of this course are:
1. To introduce the student to mammal taxonomy and identification.
2. To introduce the student to the distribution and habitat preferences of mammals in this region.
3. To discuss the general natural history of mammals in this region.
4. To discuss the management and conservation of mammals in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify mammal families and many of the species within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
2. Create a natural history report on a mammal of their choice.
3. Identify major conservation concerns as they relate to mammals in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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