ENVIRON 106LS - Introductory Field Methods in Biodiversity

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Environment

Description:

Biodiversity is altered by global and local environmental change. How do we assess this ecological impact? This field course introduces ecological concepts using basic field methods to investigate species interactions in our local environment. Introduction to techniques for mapping and monitoring plants and animal populations, energy exchange. Topics include how plants grow in a changing environment, impacts on plants-animals interactions, competition among species, and species diversity at the urban/rural interface. Students will learn to develop and execute a research plan and interpret their data through exercises at local field sites and a field project of their own design. Instructor: Reid

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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