Natural Interpretation

This course is an introduction to the natural history of the Rockies and Columbia Mountains of BC: the landscape, geology, flora and fauna, species identification, ecosystem relationships and biogeoclimatic zones of the interior mountain environment. Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal #15—Life on Land, students will develop knowledge and skills in the interpretation of natural landscapes through place-based experiences, writing, and peer-group presentations. The course promotes an understanding of natural ecosystems, and the protection and sustainable use of terrestrial landscapes by the tourism industry.