Designed for biology, premedicine, medical technology, and psychology students. 313 Study of the basic techniques in microbiology in order to determine the morphological, physiological and metabolic characteristics of different groups of microorganisms. Studies morphology, physiology, ecology, distribution, and biological and economical importance of birds in Puerto Rico. Emphasis on field trips to lagoons, forests, and reserves. Comparative study of the embryology, histology and gross anatomy of vertebrates during their developmental stages with a phylogenetic approach.
Laboratory includes experiences in vertebrate dissection.
Emphasis in speciation and phylogenetic reconstruction. Study of the general principles governing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. Emphasis on the ecosystems of Puerto Rico. Laboratory includes field trips to the ecosystems studied. Study of planktonic communities from marine and fresh water habitats, from an ecological and taxonomic point of view.