BIO 260/460 - Tropical Ecology

Institution:

Centre College

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Description:

A survey of tropical ecosystems from organismal, population, community, and system perspectives. Topics covered include: geographic patterns of tropical diversity, biogeography, adaptation, species interactions, trophic structure, and energy flow. In addition the course focuses on identification of organisms in the field and analysis of human impacts on tropical systems. Prerequisite: BIO 110, NSC 120 or consent of the instructor for 260; junior standing and BIO 370, or consent of the instructor for 460.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centre.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 238-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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