BIOL.4250L Principles of Ecology Laboratory (Formerly 81.317 and BIOL.3170L)
Id: 007492 Credits: 2-2Description
As biologists, we seek to understand the complexity of life on earth. This lab is designed to give students hands on experience asking questions and designing experiments to address those questions. In addition to learning essential technical skills and methods used in a range of ecological research fields, students will gain experience visualizing data, interpreting results, and communicating science to others (both orally and through written work) to prepare them for future research careers. Ecology is best learned outside, immersed in the ecosystems of the region. As a result, ecology lab will meet outside many weeks during the semester. We will be conducting experiments and collecting data at several sites in the area to learn about the different types of New England ecosystems.
Prerequisites
BIOL.2400.or BIOL.2150, or BIOL.2450, or BIOL.2460, or ENVI.2050, and Co-req: BIOL.4250 Principles of Ecology, or Instructor Permission, and Anti-req: BIOL.3170L, Please Note: Academic Petition Required for Anti-req Exceptions.
Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.