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BIO 496 Biology Field Experience: Terrestrial Ecology in the Tropics


This course is an introduction to the natural history and environmental challenges of tropical terrestrial ecosystems. A focus of this intensive field course is the ecology of tropical forests and how these fragile ecosystems are under pressure from an expanding human population and resource extraction.

Often cross-listed with BIO 596  

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Other (see dept.)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Department Permission is required

Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 596
Course History -
New Course 4/2020, effective Fall 2020

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