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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2008
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BIOS 327 001 (CRN: 20526)
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY LAB
Long Title: BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY LABORATORY
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Sullender, Barry W.
Meeting: 2:20PM - 3:30PM W (7-JAN-2008 - 23-APR-2008)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Prerequisites: BIOS 201 AND BIOS 202 AND BIOS 213
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 17-MAY-2024 12:15AM
Description: The course will examine (1) measures of biological diversity (taxic, molecular, and phylogenetic); (2) the ecological and evolutionary causes of biological diversity; (3) issues regarding the contribution of biological diversity to ecosystem function. A primary emphasis will be placed on experimental design and the measurement and estimation of biological diversity. Possible problems associated with the measurement and estimation of biological diversity will also be discussed. The course will take form of weekly preparatory meetings and culminate in a three-day exercise (taking place over fall break) at a field site in Texas where student will be responsible for designing and carrying out a study examining some aspect of biological diversity (taxic or functional group) with respect to such variables as habitat diversity, disturbance rate, or productivity. The course will emphasize oral presentations and written "publication" format papers.