BIO 476 - Winter Ecology

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. In this course, students will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics, and biology to understand ecosystem processes in cold environments. The course will include the ways in which winter and cold regions influence community composition and structure, species distribution, population survivorship, and hydrological routing. Students will also discover the psychological and physical boundaries that cold-weather environments present to humans. The course will integrate lecture and field exercises to facilitate student-directed studies. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: General Ecology (BIO 210) or equivalent, Statistics (MAT 210), and Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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