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Fall 2009 NRS 115 The Coastal Redwoods (3 units)

Section 1236     Class Begins August 17

Course Description

A travel based course through the world famous redwood forests found only in California and the southwest corner of Oregon. The course begins with an introduction to the natural and cultural history of the redwoods. The student then travels by rail to view firsthand the trees John Muir described as "noblest of the noble." The final portion of the course is a field trip covering 135 miles through Mendocino County.

Section 0135 is a travel course.
Section 1236 is a Travel Class. Mandatory orientation will be Saturday, 8/22, 9 AM - 11:50 AM. Additional class meetings 9/19, 8:30AM - 1:00PM (Montgomery Woods); 10/24, 8:00AM - 3:50PM (Skunk Train); 11/21, 9 AM - 11:50 AM (lecture) and 12/12, 9 AM - 11:50 AM (final exam). Classroom meetings will be held in Room 1210 on the Ukiah campus.