Introduction to other tropical areas, including sandy beaches, turtle grass beds, mangrove swamps, tide pools, rocky shores, rainforests. Approximately 2 weeks will be spent at a biological staiton in the American tropics. Swimming proficiency required. Dr. Conway 3 Cr. Natural history of eastern equatorial Africa with special emphasis ecological relationships and balances.
Communities covered include savannah plains and tropical mountain forests.
The northern frontier and the Great Rift Valley will be visited for study. Cadigan 3 Cr. 3 Hrs. lecture. Dr. McDermott 3 Cr. Provides the background necessary to understand personal hereditary background and to have informed opinions about societal issues related to genetics.