BIOL 120 Independent Studies in Ecology

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
15 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs transfer credit (variable credit)
This course is designed to allow students to obtain hands-on experience in the various phases of ecosystem restoration and preservation as well as in monitoring the factors involved in ecosystem functioning. Students inventory flora and fauna of ecosystems, monitor water and soil quality, and perform activities needed to maintain viable ecosystems. The course includes field work and writing reports on activities carried out in the field.