BIO-230 Nature of Diversity

GER: NWL (Empirical Study of the Natural World with laboratory) and NE (Humans and the Natural Environment)
Prerequisite: BIO-111 or EES-112
Introduction to the form and function of biological diversity. Topics include: identifying local species, understanding how they adapt to their environment, methods for conserving diversity, and learning how diversity affects ecosystem function and ecosystem services. Laboratories and field trips will include service projects like “All-Taxa Biological Inventories” at local parks. 4 credits.