Students in the class collect observations of mule deer around the city of Pocatello and help compile it in an electronic database to identify areas of high deer use. Students drive established routes around the city in Driver-Observer pairs, once a week during the semester. At the end of the year we put together a poster to present at the annual research roundup. 

To be able to participate students must agree to and be able to meet the following criteria:

1) Must be a Bio Sciences Major at Idaho State University

2)  Be able to work collaboratively and respectfully with another member of the class on a weekly basis.

3) Have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle to drive observation routes within the City of Pocatello on a weekly basis. Usually takes about 60-90 minutes.

4) Have a phone with cell coverage that can access google maps and free navigation apps to compile the deer observations.

5) Willing to learn data entry and management of deer data.

6) Attend in class meetings on campus, Friday 2-3:30 pm, 1 to 2 times a month.