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| Mammals
November 5 - 7, 2010
FULL 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.Planning ahead? Next year - November 4-6, 2011 Discover the secret lives of reptile and amphibian species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. We will focus on their specific adaptations and distributions in 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. Fieldwork will include surveys of populations of reptiles and amphibians using traditions methods such as cover boards, leaf liter bags, etc. Goal: To give the student an overview of the variety, distribution, management, and natural history of mammals that inhabit the southern Appalachian Mountains. Cost: Course takes place in conjunction with Naturalist Skills during the same weekend. Cost for both courses combined is $274 per person. |
TEACHERS: By attending this program, you will qualify to be free when you bring your school group, and all of your students will get $8 off their price. |
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.
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* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.
