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Tropical Ecology

BIOL 3550


This study abroad course covers major tropical ecotypes
and encompasses the ecology of terrestrial, aquatic,
and marine tropical organisms. Emphasis will be on coral
reef ecosystems, including taxonomy and identification
of common invertebrates and vertebrates found in the
Caribbean basin. Issues pertaining to coral reef
conservation will be discussed. The majority of the
course will take place at the Gerace Research Centre
on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas.
Pre-Requisites:
BIOL 1108 with a minimum US grade of C And
BIOL 1108L with a minimum US grade of C

Co-requisites: