BIO 128 - Global Ecosystems:Costa Rica

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Le Moyne College

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Description:

Understanding the function of ecosystems around the world, particularly those that exist within a sensitive climatic balance, is important for all students. This introductory course offers students the opportunity to study the fundamentals of evolution, ecology and earth science culminating in a two-week field experience in Costa Rica. Students will explore the principles of scientific investigation: comparisons of floral and faunal diversity in high-altitude (cloud) versus low-altitude (rain) forests: comparisons of highland and lowland soils; types of volcanic activity in an active volcanic arc: effects of volcanic activity on ecological diversity and soil formation: and operation of coastal processes on a geologically young coastline. Lectures, readings and discussions will be conducted at Le Moyne as well as at the field sites. Satisfies core science requirement. Additional fees will be required for this course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lemoyne.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 445-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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