BIO 2600 - Natural History of the Galapagos Islands

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College of Southern Maryland

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Prerequisite: RDG 0800 or placement Students explore the biology, geology, oceanography, climate and history of the Galapagos Island and the surrounding Humboldt Current marine ecosystem. Emphasis is also placed on the debate regarding the teaching of evolution, creationism, and intelligent design in public schools and on the issue of global ecosystem conservation. This is a field course and requires travel to the Galapagos Islands off the coast of South America. Travel costs are not included in tuition or fees. This course satisfies the general education requirement for a three -credit science or a three-credit interdisciplinary and emerging issues course. The trip to the Galapagos Islands is typically scheduled after the spring semester. Course fee: $60.00 (additional travel costs are required)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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