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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
ESCID057.
Course Title (CB02)
Wildlife Monitoring
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This is a wildlife monitoring field studies lab course exploring wildlife movement and wildlife corridors. Students apply the principles of Conservation Biology, Landscape Ecology, and Ecosystems Management to assist in the preservation, protection, and restoration of native species and ecosystems.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This stand-alone course is CSU transferable and focuses on student development of the skills necessary to communicate the knowledge acquired through field-based analysis in wildlife monitoring.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Extended projects

Field observation and field trips

Guest speakers

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Collaborative projects

Laboratory experience which involve students in formal exercises of data collection and analysis

Assignments

  1. Required reading and writing assignments from text and other pertinent readings including written field journal entries on wildlife corridor technology
  2. Team project (including written summary) on an assigned topic such as methods used in advanced tracking for a field project
  3. One team assessment that will require students to demonstrate the ability to summarize, integrate and critically analyze principles and concepts

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Completion of reading and writing assignments including an assessment (quiz) process to evaluate student comprehension of concepts and principles (i.e. identification of mammal and bird tracks in a field setting)
  2. Completion of team project including an assessment process to evaluate student comprehension of concepts and principles (i.e. habitat and connectivity requirements for a selected bird, mammal or plant in the local region such as McClellan Park or Stevens Creek region)
  3. One team assessment (exam) that will require students to demonstrate the ability to summarize, integrate and critically analyze principles and concepts (i.e. describe the field protocols used in the identification and monitoring of mammals in a field setting)

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • Kirsch Center and surrounding gardens

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Hilty, J.A., W.Z. Lidicker & A.M. Merenlender. Corridor Ecology: Linking Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Adaptation, 2nd ed., 2019
Forman, R.T., D. Sperling, etal. Road Ecology: Science and Solutions, 2003, Island Press, Washington
Meffe, G.K., L.A. Nielsen, R.L. Knight & D.A. Schenborn. Ecosystem Management: Adaptive, Community-Based Conservation. Island Press. 2002.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Elbroch, M., M. Kresky, and J. Evans. Field Guide to Animal Tracks and Scat of California. University of California Press. 2012
Supplementary reading from journals such as "Conservation Biology".
N.C. Johnson, A.J. Malk, R.C. Szaro & W.T. Sexton. Ecological Stewardship: A Common Reference for Ecosystem Management. 1999.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Analyze the movement and activity of wildlife species.
  • Analyze the core corridor areas utilized by wildlife species.
  • Compare and contrast the key stakeholders impacted by wildlife corridor movement.
  • Analyze and synthesize strategies using these advanced tracking techniques to preserve, protect and restore native species, ecosystems and landscape connectivity, utilizing a collaborative process, which includes diverse community groups.

CSLOs

  • Communicate results of wildlife monitoring assessment to community.

Outline

  1. Analyze the movement and activity of wildlife species.
    1. Field studies tracking techniques to assess wildlife movement
    2. Field studies tracking techniques to assess wildlife habitat use and activity patterns
  2. Analyze the core corridor areas utilized by wildlife species.
    1. Identify and map key areas utilized
    2. Record locations using technology-based equipment
    3. Coordinate findings with relevant resource agencies and other interested partners.
  3. Compare and contrast the key stakeholders impacted by wildlife corridor movement.
    1. Resource agencies
    2. Nonprofits
    3. Academic institutions
    4. Community leaders
    5. Business and industry
    6. The public.
  4. Analyze and synthesize strategies using these advanced tracking techniques to preserve, protect and restore native species, ecosystems and landscape connectivity, utilizing a collaborative process, which includes diverse community groups.
    1. Nonprofit groups
    2. Local schools and other academic institutions.
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