ENVSC 355 - Field Ecology and Conservation

Credits: 4
A study of ecological field principles and techniques with a specific emphasis on conservation of wildlife and plants in natural and human-disturbed environments. Students use primary literature and student-driven field research to address observations about ecological composition, structure, and function, and compare how various habitat management approaches influence species conservation. Students develop testable hypotheses, design ways to test those hypotheses, collect, analyze, and report ecological data that promotes species and habitat conservation. Independent and group research projects will form the core of lab work at local natural areas. One laboratory per week.

 

Prerequisite: ENVSC 110  or BIO 220  and permission of instructor

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.