BIOS3050 FIELD BIOLOGY:MARINE SYSTEMS

Field-based course providing the opportunity to collect biological data in a marine ecosystem while applying current field research methods. Emphasis will be on observation, species identification, field notes, sampling methods, observational and experimental study design, mapping, data analysis and scientific writing. Course will either be taught as a long-term field experience (i.e.Travelearn) or as short-term multiple weekend field trips and overnight camping. 3 hours lecture/3 hours lab; 4 credits. Pre-requisites: BIOS 2201 and BIOS 2202 or permission of instuctor