BIOL 308: Principles of Ecology Laboratory

Course Description

A stand-alone laboratory experience designed to give student hands-on practice with ecological field methods and scientific communication using project-based learning as a theme. Students will use the campus natural area to gain experience with ecological research. Each lab applies different ecological research techniques. Students will complete a semester long project using ecological knowledge to develop solutions to real-world problems and to communicate those solutions and the science behind them to a wide-variety of audiences. (F, S).