College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
Proposal and Outline
Date: 4/17/06
COURSE DISCIPLINE AND NUMBER: BIOL 88
COURSE TITLE: Butterflies of the Mendocino Coast
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS: 0.5 [Lecture Units:
TOTAL HOURS: 9 [Lecture Hours:
0.5
9
The second time?
Lab Units: 0]
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 24
GRADING:
Submitted by:
Grade Only
CR/NC Only
William Maslach
CR/NC Option
Tel. Ext. (707) 964-4547
Division Chair: Sandra Taylor
Date: 4/17/06
Review Date: 4/26/06
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date:
Yes
Date: 5/12/06
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed to fulfill.
An introduction to the identification, morphology, ecology, and conservation of
butterflies occurring along the coast of Mendocino County. The course will allow
students to expand their education in the biology curriculum through a course in
terrestrial invertebrate biology. Students will have the opportunity to identify butterly
species, assess habitat types for butterflies, formulate lists of potential butterfly species
occupying such habitats, and develop strategies for conservation of butterflies and their
habitat.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should students be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Identify butterflies on the Mendocino coast, in the field, from specimens, and
from photographs.
2. Apply plant community identification skills to characterize species-specific
habitat requirements.
3. Describe accepted methods for butterfly collection and preservation.
4. Articulate environmental and human-induced pressures that necessitate
conservation measures.
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5. Explain the basic biology and life-cycle of butterflies and make comparisons
among the unique life histories of butterflies on the Mendocino coast.
COURSE CONTENT
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and assignments).
See attached.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. To identify butterflies, students will watch slides and movie clips presented during
lectures; examine preserved specimens in class by visiting different stations of
specimens, and attend a field trip to view butterflies in the field.
2. Butterfly biology, life-cycles, collection techniques, and plant community
identification will be presented in multi-media lectures using slides, diagrams, models,
equipment, and specimens.
3. Students will participate in discussions and scenarios to understand habitat threats
and conservation measures for butterflies.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
Evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcome will be shown through:
1. Written homework, which demonstrates standard English usage and proper
paragraph and essay development.
2. Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations including homework problems.
3. Skill demonstrations including class performances.
4. Objective examinations including multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author John S. Garth & J. W. Tilden Title California Butterflies Date 1986
Author Common Butterflies of California Title Bob Stewart Date 1997
Author Glassberg, Jeffrey Title Butterflies through Binoculars: The West Date 2001
Author
Title
Date
Other Appropriate Readings:
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: Choose One:
16. CoRequisite Course:
2. Subject:
17. CoRequisite Noncourse:
Course No:
3. Credit Type: Choose One:
4. Min/Maximum Units:
18. Maximum Class Size:
to
variable units
19. Repeat/Retake: Choose One:
5. Course Level: Choose One:
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title:
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title:
24. Accounting Method: Choose One:
10. National ID (CIP):
25. Disability Status: Choose One:
11. Local ID (TOPS):
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: Choose One:
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits:
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Level Two Work Experience: Choose One:
29. Purpose: Choose One:
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Level Three:
Placeholder for GE OR
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Choose One:
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
13. Instructional Method: Choose One:
14. Inst Ld (TLUs):
32. Transfer Status: Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
Contact Hours:
15. Prerequisite:
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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