Sedgwick Reserve

16 Mar, 04 PM - 17 Mar, 04 PM

This course introduces students to the general principles of how ecological systems function and how they are structured at individual, population and community levels. The course has a strong field based component that gives students experience in observation and collection of data in the field. Students will learn sampling techniques in estimating forest density and diversity and collect data for hypothesis testing in Northridge. During the weekend students will learn and gain experience in live-capture of small mammals, and learn about the natural history and ecology of the species that we see. Students will learn the roles of biotic and abiotic factors in determining species distributions by sampling small mammals in different habitats. Impact on natural ecosystems will be minimal. Microtines, woodrats, and squirrels will be captured but will held only briefly for instructional purposes. The number of inidividuals captured will be minimal as we only need to identify one of each species. Animals will not be marked and will be released after brief observation by the students. There will be no collection of plants or animals. We have mammal traps at CSUN but using the Sherman/Tomahawk traps at Sedgwick would save us transporting some equipment from CSUN. We will avoid trapping or walking in areas that may impact other research. Students will bring tents and sleep outdoors although some indoor accomodations may be required depending on weather. The class will bring its own food and prepare its own meals. We will have two university vans that we will use for the weekend and do not anticipate using any of the reserves vehicles.

Visit #8940 @Sedgwick Reserve

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Under Project # 6166 | Class

CSUN Ecology

faculty - California State University (CSU), Northridge

Reservation Members(s)

Group of 2 Faculty Mar 16 - 17, 2006 (2 days)
Group of 17 Undergraduate Student Mar 16 - 17, 2006 (2 days)

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Studio Classroom and Patio 19 Mar 16 - 17, 2006