BI 486 - Methods in Ecology: Coastal Wetland Communities

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

Students will learn fundamental concepts and methods in ecological research by examining processes that structure communities in wetlands. Through lectures, student-led discussions of ecological literature, and group experiments in the field and laboratory, participants will evaluate and apply methods for understanding the structure and function of communities. Experiments will involve measurements of plants in transects along physical gradients in the field, greenhouse studies, biogeochemical measurements, sediment slurries, microscopy, and isotopic enrichments. Successful students will produce publication-quality data and deliver a research poster presentation at the end of the semester. Course is recommended for students interested in graduate studies in ecology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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