Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
BIOS 319 - TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY
Long Title: TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOS 201 AND BIOS 213 AND BIOS 202
Description: The course consists of 3-4 organizational meetings during the spring semester to assign readings and discuss field needs. Immediately following commencement, a 3.5 week field trip to Costa Rica will compromise the bulk of the course. Selection of students for the course is determined through an interview with the instructor. While a background in biology is desirable (minimally including the following courses:BIOS 201, 202, and 213), individuals lacking this background but having a special interest in the tropics are encouraged to enroll. Instructor Permission Required. Recommended prerequisite(s): BIOS 325, BIOS 336, BIOS 316, BIOS 317.