BIOL 38000 - Selected Topics in Field Studies - 380 Lec

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Field study courses provide a multi-day field trip to an off-campus ecosystem. Courses are approved by the Environmental Studies Steering Committee and may be repeated for credit for field trips to different regions. Each field study course emphasizes a unique regional topic and students become familiar with the major geological and ecological events as well as the human impact on sustainability of the natural ecosystem(s). Students also learn to identify the dominant flora and fauna of the area. Student products are expected to show considerable independent effort, background information, analyses, and original synthesis. Prerequisites: Two of the following classes plus two courses at the 200 or higher level whose focus is environmental and/or ecological topics: BIOL 12200, BIOL 15100, BIOL 27100, CHEM 11700, PHYS 17200. 1-4 credits. (IRR)

Credits:

1.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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