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Academic Year 2004/2005

Ecology, Natural History and Sustainability of the Tropics
BIOL 308 SP

Tropical ecosystems from around the world have commonalities, whether freshwater, marine or terrestrial. We will examine examples of ecological and natural history phenomena in tropical regions from around the world that exemplify the principles or organization and function of tropical ecosystems. We will also examine the effects of man-made and natural disturbance on tropical ecosystems as they impact sustainability of these ecosystems. The class will critique the nature of experiments that have been done in the tropics so as to understand the difficulty of experimentation in the tropics.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: E&ES197 OR BIOL197 OR BIOL207 OR BIOL261

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Chernoff,Barry    

Times: .....F. 11:00AM-01:00PM;     Location: TBA

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: 3   Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 3   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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