ENWC 444 - Conservation of Tropical Biodiversity

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: May be crosslisted with BISC 440. RESTRICTIONS: Winter or Summer Session only. Taught in Costa Rica or Peru.

Course Typically Offered: Winter

General Education Objectives:
GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically