Coastal Ecology Laboratory

Catalog description

This laboratory companion course coordinates with BIO3100 . This course uses an inquiry-based learning approach to reinforce fundamental ecological concepts and introduce students to methods of data collection and analysis commonly used in ecology. Students are required to organize, analyze, interpret and present ecological data collected using various laboratory and field methods. Additionally, this laboratory course provides students with the opportunity to practice laboratory and field safety procedures. Special consideration is given to concepts and methods relevant to research conducted in the coastal environment. Prerequisite(s): BIO1022 and BIO1026 , Corequisite: BIO3100 . Offered at Providence 1 Semester Credit