RNR595F

029818

Many of the worlds biological \"hot spots\", as well as some of the most critically threatened ecosystems are in developing nations and are in the greatest need for biological research. In this course, students will be able to step out of the classroom and into the real world to experience first hand the critical role that field biologists play in conservation. Students will be introduced to novel ecosystems and exposed to conservation issues faced by developing nations. Students will use the local environment as a laboratory to learn field research techniques and methodology. For students interested in the biological sciences, conducting field research \"in situ\" is invaluable in their professional development. The opportunity to visit a foreign country and be exposed to a different culture and environment can be a life changing experience. The objective of this course is to provide that experience in the context of biological research and the development of conservation professionals. Graduate-level requirements include developing an individual field project including a separate paper (in scientific format) to be submitted with the final deliverables.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

RNR495F