2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    May 13, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

REC 102 - Introduction to Wildlife Tracking


Description: Introduction to wildlife tracking in various geographic zones. Emphasis on track identification.

Credits: 1
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Purpose of tracking
  2. Tracking skills
  3. Hiking skills specific to tracking
  4. Terrain and geography
  5. Cultural influences
  6. Track identification
  7. Dating and aging tracks
  8. Wildlife characteristics
  9. Tracking ethics

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the purpose and concepts of tracking. (1)
  2. Apply tracking skills through varied terrain, geographic and time conditions. (2-4, 6,8)
  3. Identify, date and age tracks of various wildlife species. (2,7,8)
  4. Identify cultural influences of tracking. (5)
  5. Discuss ethical issues related to tracking. (9)