Courses

Private study at the concentration level.

Private study at the concentration level.

Private instruction is available in trombone.

This course entails an analysis and evaluation of the governing principles of tropical ecosystems, including wildlife ecologies, geological processes, and environmental-cultural interactions. In the laboratories, students will compare ecological relationships that influence tropical biology, discuss peer-reviewed literature and examine tropical flora and fauna during field trips to regional sub-tropical areas.

This course entails an analysis and evaluation of the governing principles of tropical ecosystems, including wildlife ecologies, geological processes, and environmental-cultural interactions. In the laboratories, students will compare ecological relationships that influence tropical biology, discuss peer-reviewed literature and examine tropical flora and fauna during field trips to regional sub-tropical areas.

This course emphasizes the biological and ecological nature of tropical diseases, human health outcomes resulting from changes to weather and ecosystems, and how the health systems in place in different countries deal with these diseases. Instruction is based on field-based, experiential learning.

Major tropical ecotypes; ecology of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine tropical organisms. Major portion conducted at tropical field station in Caribbean. Lecture and field trips (May session, alternate years). Permission of Instructor required.

An overview of the major tropical ecotypes with emphasis on ecology of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine tropical organisms. Major portion of course taught at a tropical field station in the Caribbean. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips. Library research paper required.

Application of ecological principles to the tropical landscape. Topics include biodiversity, biogeography, and conservation of tropical ecosystems. Topics covered in this course will prepare students for BI 420 Field Experience.

In this course students will obtain a first-hand knowledge of the ecology, biodiversity, conservation, and culture of tropical ecosystems. This is an immersive and intensive study abroad course combining traditional lecture, field-based instruction, and primary literature-based discussions while observing actual tropical ecosystems.