Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Summer Semester 2022
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BIOS 319 701 (CRN: 30992)
TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY
Long Title: TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Instructors:
Meeting: (9-MAY-2022 - 24-JUN-2022)
Part of Term: Summer Block B1 (7 Wk)
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 2
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must not belong to one of the following Cohort(s):
Fall 2022 UG New First Time
Fall 2022 New UG Transfer
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Instructor Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 14
Enrollment data as of: 21-JAN-2026 10:58PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Examine first-hand the two most diverse ecosystems on earth - the coral reef and the tropical rainforest in this 2-week summer course in the Central American country of Belize. Topics will include the diversity of tropical organisms and habitats, the formation of coral reefs, rainforest ecology, historical biogeography, symbiosis, and conservation of tropical biodiversity. While a background in biology is desirable, individuals lacking this background but having a special interest in the tropics are encouraged to enroll. Includes a course fee that covers all transportation, accommodation, and meals. Distribution Credit for BIOS 319 no longer eligible beginning Fall 2019.