BI 220 Tropical Ecosystems: 3 semester hours
This course examines the adaptations and dynamics in tropical ecosystems. Tropical ecosystems hold a vast percentage of total biodiversity, which often includes species with unique adaptations and dynamics to survive in the tropical climate. Both human and natural disturbances are deteriorating tropical ecosystems. Students will study examined these impacts in a systematic manner. This course includes a three weeks trip to a foreign tropical country, which will serve as an on-hands experience studying tropical ecosystems. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BI 126 or BI 127 or permission of the instructor.