BY 3250 - Tropical Ecology

Institution:

Delaware Valley University

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Description:

A study of tropical ecosystems and various conservation and management practices. Students travel to Costa Rica for two weeks over winter break and spend time in páramo, cloud forest, mid-elevation rain forest, lowland rain forest, coastal rain forest, and mangrove forest ecosystems. Students experience the vast ecological and agricultural diversity of Central America and are taught by international scientists at different biological field stations. Students are required to attend meetings during the fall semester prior to the trip, but do not register until the spring semester. The course work is completed during the spring semester. Prerequisite: Ecology - 4 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.delval.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 345-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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