BIOL 509: Introduction to specific ecosystems while exploring biotic and abiotic components and processes that structure communities within these ecosystems

Course Description

Introduction to specific ecosystems while exploring biotic and abiotic components and processes that structure communities within these ecosystems. Content is delivered through active on-site experiences within habitats: lectures, discussions of primary scientific literature, student presentations, quantitative sampling, hypothesis formulation and testing. Offered in Winterim and Summer. Subtitle will designate habitats explored. Off-campus course. Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 309.