Field Biology

Catalog description

Introduction to specific ecosystems while exploring biotic and abiotic components and processes that structure communities within these ecosystems. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences within habitats: lectures, discussions of primary scientific literature, student presentations, quantitative sampling, hypothesis formulation and testing. Offered in Winterim and Summer. Subtitle will designate habitats explored. Off-campus course. Available for graduate credit as BIOL 509.