BIOLFS 324

Natural History Field Study: Sutter Buttes

This field course explores the plants, animals, and geological features of the Sutter Buttes, called by many people the “world’s smallest mountain range.” This is a small, isolated cluster of eroded volcanic lava domes in the middle of the northern portion of California’s Central Valley and encompasses over 9,500 square miles in area. Several lectures will occur at Sacramento City College with two mandatory field trips occurring during weekends. The field trips will occur over three days and will explore the habitats and organisms in a portion of the Sutter Buttes. The course involves moderately strenuous hikes over uneven ground thus students need to be in good health for these hikes. A $20 landowner access cost is required to enter the private properties in the Sutter Buttes. If you have questions or need addi- tional information, please contact David Wyatt at 916-558-2406 or by email at wyattd@scc.losrios.edu .

Units: 1.0

Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB