PCB 2350C - Tropical Ecology

Institution:

Palm Beach State College

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Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with a sound foundation in ecological concepts and field techniques as applied to tropical rainforest ecosystems. The course relies heavily on both classroom and field instruction to study the natural history of plant and animal taxa important in tropical habitats. Topics range from behavioral and physiological adaptations of individual organisms to processes and patterns inherent in diverse assemblages of flora and fauna. Topics include: nutrient and energy cycling; gaps, vertical strata and forest structure; animal-plant interactions, such as pollination biology, seed predation, dispersal and herbivory; plant and animal defenses; social insects; latitudinal trends in biodiversity.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.palmbeachstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(561) 967-7222

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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