This primarily field-based course will provide a broad overview of techniques and concepts involved in field biology (especially ecology,) including basic scientific method and a variety of sampling techniques. Course content also has a strong emphasis on basic natural history as students learn about and experience a wide variety of organisms (e.g. plant, fungi, insects, fish, amphibians, and mammals), ecosystems (e.g. forests, grasslands, wetlands, ponds, and streams) and ecological interactions. Students will also discuss techniques for interpreting/teaching these biological concepts to others. (Cross-listed as BIOL-365)
Prerequisites
BIOL-111 or permission of instructor
Term Offered
Summer