Cal Poly Senior Projects

A number of senior projects within the College of Science and Math at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, have been done in conjunction with Hi Mountain Lookout. Listed below are several scientific field research papers. Senior projects are required for graduation and may address a broad diversity of different scientific research topics.

Cal Poly Senior Projects from Hi Mountain

Solis, Marie. 2019. Availability of Microtrash Materials and Selectivity by California Condors.

Hermann, Emily R. 2018. Second Annual Survey on Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) and Western Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) Populations in Pozo, CA.

Kasondra, Puja. 2017. Peromyscus boylii and Peromysus californicus Differ in Physical Characteristic Measurements.

Desideri, Nicole. 2016. Effect of the 2013-2015 California Drought on Small Mammal Abundance and Diversity in Chaparral, Oak Woodland and Riparian Habitats.

Hyde, Jacy. 2013. A Multispecies Avian Abundance Analysis in Riparian and Oak Woodland Habitats on the California Central Coast.

Ziebron, Daniel W. 2012. Ear Length as a Diagnostic Character for Identifying Species of Kangaroo Rats.

Pell, Trevor. 2011. Songbird Diversity in Oak Woodland and Riparian Habitats In the Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo County, California.

White, Jeremy. 2004(a). Hi Mountain Hiking Trails Brochure. Research Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

White, Jeremy. 2004(b). Hi Mountain small mammal diversity and Kangaroo Rat population size. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Krisch, Amy. 2004. Wildlife Biology at Hi Mountain: An Educator’s Guide. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Harmer, Andrew and Demeritt, Christina. 2004. A Comparative Survey of Reptiles and Amphibians Within the Riparian and Oak Woodland Habitats of the Los Padres National Forest. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Tyner, Mike. 2003. Avian Diversity of Oak Woodland and Riparian Communities in San Luis Obispo County, California Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Scott, Leanne. 2003. Hi Mountain Insect Assessment, 2003. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Scarpignato, Amy. 2003. Biological Diversity at Hi Mountain, Los Padres National Forest. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Messer, Holly. 2003. Avian Diversity in the Santa Lucia Wilderness. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Bohlman, D. 2003. The Ethnobotany of Hi Mountain: An Assessment of Community Habitability Based on Cultural Practices. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.

Marantz, C. 1986. The Birds of San Luis Obispo County, California, Their Status and Distribution. Senior Project, California State Polytechnic University, Biological Sciences Department. San Luis Obispo, California.