BIOL 167 - High Altitude Biology

Prerequisite: BIOL 1A, BIOL 1B, BIOL 1BL, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1BL, and permission of instructor.
Ever wondered how high elevation impacts animals and plants? Students will investigate how reduced environmental oxygen impacts and alters the physiology of animals and plants in the Sierra Nevada. In addition to 2 weeks of in class lecture and discussion, students will participate in a 5-day backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada. No prior hiking/backpacking experience is required. (Formerly BIOL 189T)

Units: 3