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Fall 2023
Dec 22, 2024 |
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| BIOL 291 - Principles of Tropical Ecology and Conservation: 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 & Policy.
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 Principles of Biology with Lab, BIOL 135 Foundations of Biological Science with Lab, or BIOL 160 Introduction to Organismal Biology with Lab; and permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Directed Study, Lecture Biology Department Course Attributes: Biology Group D Course, Undergraduate Level Course Restrictions: May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student |
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