Laboratory may involve the use of tissues from live animals. An advanced ecology course that emphasizes sampling methods, description of local plant and animal communities, and techniques of environmental monitoring in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. A study of current hypotheses explaining past and present distribution of plants and animals. The emphasis is on seed plants and vertebrate animals. Winter term of odd-numbered years.
Minimum requirements are that students maintain a detailed journal and complete a term paper.
Requires at least 125 hours of directed experience. This course must be taken fall trimester and in sequence with Bio 497 in the following winter trimester. This winter term course is a continuation of Bio 496. Offered on demand. Study and proposal should begin in junior year.