GL 170 - Field Ecology

Credit Hours: 3

A field-oriented lecture and laboratory experience that examines varied environments and the unique biotic factors associated with them. A diverse array of environmental issues will be presented, with attention to the concepts of the environment, pollution, and the balance of man-made environments. Lectures and laboratory experiments will be conducted both on and off campus and will be focused on the areas of environmental analysis, general ecology, and conservation ecology. Several field trips are required. A carpool or a car for field trips is required.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the basic laws as applied to ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental integrity, sustainable resources, the status of the biosphere, conservation, and ecological problems; and
demonstrate how the physical laws pertain to technology, society, and the environment.

Corequisites: PH 120 and PH 121
F/S (N, S)