Course Description:
This course requires travel to and learning in an international location. The objectives are both disciplinary (science) and cultural. The course is taught in English. Students will study and compare and contrast processes, organisms, and evolution of complex life cycles in marine and freshwater ecosystems, and experience and learn about the culture of the country in which the course takes place. Disciplinary topics at the marine location include tidal zonation, marine algae, invertebrates, marine fishes and fisheries and communities of brackish water and their borders. In freshwater systems students will study and compare invertebrates, fish and amphibians of the freshwater ecosystems. Students cultural experiences will include interaction with students and faculty in another country, different pedagogical styles and art and culture experiences (museums, food, art galleries) in the vicinity of study areas. Prerequisite(s): (General Ecology BIO 210 OR Forest Ecology FOR 310) AND one additional 300-400 level BIO, ENVS, or FWS course. Two letters of recommendation from previous teachers and/or employers are also necessary. These should attest to a student?s passion for natural science and level of personal maturity and responsibility.
Completes General Education Requirements: RE-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites:
Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
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