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Summer 2012
May 19, 2024
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BIOL 391 - Tropical Ecology and Conservation with Field Study
An examination of ecological principles as they apply to tropical ecosystems. Topics covered include tropical climate and soils, geological history of Central America, biological diversity, characteristics and types of tropical communities, types of interactions among community members, ecological succession, anthropogenic impacts and conservation. The course requires a 1-2 week field trip after the end of the semester to a tropical ecosystem (at additional cost). The field portion of this course includes some strenuous activities; students are strongly encouraged to consider whether they are physically and emotionally prepared for rigorous activity and travel in a developing nation. Note: This course is open only to majors/minors in Biology or Environmental Science. Prerequisites: Two (2) Biology courses (200 level or above) with laboratory and permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture

Biology Department

Course Attributes:
Undergraduate Level Course

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study (Major, Minor, or Concentration):
      Biology
      Biology Minor
      Environmental Science & Policy

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for BIOL 391

General Requirements:

Required Courses: 2
May not be taken concurrently.
and
 
Course or Test: BIOL 2TR
Course Attribute: G3LA
May not be taken concurrently.
or
Course or Test: BIOL 220
May not be taken concurrently.
or
Course or Test: BIOL 232 to 234
May not be taken concurrently.
or
Course or Test: BIOL 251 to 273
May not be taken concurrently.
or

May not be taken concurrently.
or

May not be taken concurrently.

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