Travel to unique ecosystems on planet earth to study the evolution, structure and function of ecosystems. Examine the basic geology, hydrology, climate, organism dynamics, and human cultures that affect example ecosystems. Apply the scientific method to principles of ecology, evolution, conservation, and human impacts. Travel fee. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A and either eligibility for any general education math or a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or a B or better in MAT 005. Note: This course requires pre- and post- travel meetings in addition to the instruction given during the travel experience. Students must sign up for the corresponding travel section and pay all travel fees separately. Students traveling to international destinations are required to have a valid passport 90 days prior to departure and valid 90 days following the return date.
Term: Fall 2026
Course Type: Credit - 4 Credits
Section: 400
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: TTh
Time: 05:30 PM to 06:45 PM
Start Date: 10/20/2026
End Date: 02/01/2027
Location: Online
Room:
OL
Building:
Online Synchronous
Instructor: To be Announced (Subject to change)
Class Size: 24
General Education Requirement: Science, Science Lab
Section Info: Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm - 6:45pm is mandatory for this section. This is a travel study course with travel during Winter term. Approximate travel dates are Jan 2-16, 2027. Approval is required prior to registration; contact the course instructor, Dr. Benjamin Weibell, at bjweibell@aacc.edu.