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Oct 31, 2024
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BIOL 138 - Field EcologySemester Hours: 1-3
Spring
The content of this course is variable among offerings. In general, it includes an introduction to the methodology of modern ecology and the natural history of selected ecological communities. Students will learn to identify different animal, plant, and fungal species out-of-doors, learn about their ecological roles and requirements, and may design and conduct experiments and observations to better understand their ecology. This course emphasizes fieldwork and hands-on experience, as well as enhancing skills reading and writing scientific papers concerning field biology, and using basic statistical analysis to evaluate research results.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 011, 012, 013, 014, 015; or BIOL 112 , BIOL 113 ; or permission of instructor. Lab fee additional.
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