Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOC 201 AND EBIO 202 AND EBIO 213

Description: The lecture/laboratory course in field ecology focuses on the theory and practice of estimating biodiversity. The goals are to acquaint students with basic techniques for field sampling and quantifying biodiversity as well as some aspects of the natural history of south and east Texas. These will be accomplished through four field trips during the first half of the semester and an independent research project to be completed by the end of the semester. Class has required meetings outside of regular class time.