The lab will consist of laboratory field work in a tropical setting and experiments designed to help the students better understand tropical biological concepts and techniques. Experiments that will be performed include marking and recapturing spiders, fish species diversity, identification of neotropical moths, population estimates, and more. An examination of special topics in biology and related fields. Joining a club that has a public service component, doing volunteer work at a non-profit organization, or taking a course that links public service with its curriculum. Work hours are arranged by employer, adviser and student.
Progress is checked by oral and written reports from the employer.
Periodic student-adviser conferences are required to discuss progress or problems. Students are required to submit an accounting of their experiences to their instructor. Department chair approval is required.