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Fall 2015
May 12, 2024 |
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| BIOL 391 - Tropical Ecology and Conservation with Field Study |
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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 during spring break or 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: BIOL 101 Biological Concepts or BIOL 160 Introduction to Organismal Biology; 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 May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Prerequisites: PREREQ for BIOL 391 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: BIOL 130 Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: BIOL 160 Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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