Biogeography and Biodiversity

Catalog description

This 3-hour credit course is designed to provoke thought about patterns and processes of biogeography and biodiversity as well as to familiarize students with key terms and concepts from both fields of study. Historic perspectives, current hypotheses, and important figures that shaped these fields will be discussed at length. Aside from traditional lectures and exams, there are significant components of reading, writing, discussion, and presentation.