This course is designed to familiarize students with practical field experience in recognizing floral, soil, and animal components of communities, as well as in measuring, recording and relating environmental variables to different habitats. Students also receive instruction in, and hands-on experience with, GPS, live mammal handling, establishing a field camp, operating and maintaining chainsaws, brushers and hand-tools. Environmental and ecological assessments are done throughout the course. (Students are responsible for the additional costs of food and lodging.)