BI 203 - Studies in Natural History 3

(3/3)

Prerequisites: BI 101 or BI 103 or BI 104 or BI 152 or consent of instructor – Biology 203 (3 credits) is a combination of lecture, laboratory, and fi eld-based experiences introducing the student to the biodiversity, ecology, and natural history of selected ecosystems throughout the world. On-site visits to the ecosystems under study will allow the student to study the biodiversity of the ecosystem through firsthand observation and/or research projects. The geographical locale and ecosystems visited may change with each course offering. Library research, a scientific paper, and/or an oral presentation of a directed research project are required as integral parts of this course. NOTE: the cost of transportation, food, and lodging, and the cost of various excursions will be borne by the student.