NATURAL HISTORY OF PUERTO RICO AND THE CARIBBEAN

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The classification, structure, evolution, ecology and distribution of the main ecological habitats and communities, ecosystems and geological formations of Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean Basin will be studied. The native and introduced plants and animals, environmental conditions, soil types and geological formations that predominate in the different life zones will be studied. This course is complemented by research trips to different ecosystems in which data will be taken that will reinforce the knowledge obtained from the books, studies published in scientific journals and other references. The course will allow the student to know the fragility of the different habitats and ecological communities, ecosystems and geological formations of the region and thus be able to exercise a critical judgment in the management of these resources.