BIOL 352 - Tropical Ecology and Conservation

3 Credit(s)

Two week field trip to a tropical region of the world during Winter Session to visit and experience biological communities and ecosystems present in these regions, including, but not limited to, rain forest, dry deciduous forest, savannah, freshwater wetlands, mangrove forest and coral reefs. Participants will see and explore in detail the conservation issues that occur in tropical environments and experience how different cultures propose solutions to environmental problems. Four two to three hour lecture periods will precede the field trip. Limit to 16 students. Fall.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300 or BIOL 402 or instructor permission required.