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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BISC 440 - Conservation of Tropical Biodiversity (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
CONSERVATN OF TROPICAL BIODIVE
Component: Lecture
A 3-week intensive, field-based experience in the mechanics of conserving tropical biodiversity. Focuses on group projects quantifying and comparing the diversity of montane cloud forests, lowland rainforests and tropical dry forests.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENWC 444 . RESTRICTIONS: Winter or Summer Session only. Taught in Costa Rica or Peru.
General Education Objectives:
Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason Quantitatively Reason Scientifically