Applied Field Biology

Catalog description

Applied Field Biology is a research-based applied ecology course that combines lectures, hands-on field and laboratory activities, and focused data collection and analysis to allow participating students to understand techniques used by scientists and environmental managers in order to provide information necessary to perform key functions associated with natural resource and ecosystem conservation and management. The course is designed to allow students in the Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy Program (MEBP) to fulfill their Experiential Education requirement. This course is repeatable twice for credit.