The Field Biology course was established in 1994 to provide an informative, stimulating, and hands-on introduction to field research and ecological studies, including both an overview of the topics and an introduction to the methods of field research. A purpose of the course is to prepare students for field oriented careers in biology, conservation and environmental sciences. In the past, these projects have included such studies as quantitative examinations of selected habitats, micro-habitats, animals, plants or communities. The end result of the project is to produce a final publishable paper describing the study and to present these findings verbally to a live audience. There will be no make-up quizzes and you are responsible for all materials covered in lecture whether you are there or not.
Lab is especially critical.
Beyond 1 absence from lab, each additional absence results in a drop of 1 whole letter grade. If you have to miss your lab, try to attend another section. Late assignments will NOT be accepted unless prior approval is given. A Basic Guide To Field Research Project Design, Methods and Equipment is available at cost at the CU Bookstore. Working in the field is difficult due to blowing snows, rain and cold temperatures.