BIOL 306
Fall 2008 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
E&ES 306 |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
An intensive course about tropical ecology and neotropical environments taught in the South America. This course will build knowledge of and appreciation for the diversity of tropical organisms and physical environments as well as their interactions. This semester, this course will be part of Feet to the Fire and we will examine Tropical Ecology with an emphasis on the effects of global warming in the tropics, from the perspectives of art and science. The course will be co-taught with award-winning artists from the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange.
Students will obtain firsthand experience with the tropics and with doing experiments and site specific artwork in the field. Each day there will be a combination of lectures and field exercises. The students will gather and analyze data about biological, physical, and environmental issues that are covered in the lectures. The habitats that we explore will be both terrestrial and shallow freshwater. Furthermore, we will travel to Kaiture Falls and other habitats to gain experience with the spectacular environmental and biological features that Guyana offers. Time scheduling: The course will be an intensive course during spring break. We will also meet each week for three hours to hear lectures and gain tools for doing coupled scientific and art research in the field. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1.5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (BIOL)(E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS) |
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