BIOL 553. Neotropical Environments.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Ecology revisited in view of tropical conditions. Exploring species richness. Sampling and measuring biodiversity. Conservation status of ecosystems, communities and species. Indigenous knowledge.
- Restriction: location in Panama. Students must register for a full semester of studies in Panama
- Winter
- 24 hours lecture and 36 hours field work over a 4-week period
- Prerequisites: HISP 218, MATH 203, and BIOL 215
- Corequisites: ENVR 451; GEOG 404 and HIST 510 alternating with GEOG 498 and AGRI 550
- Restriction: location in Panama. Students must register for a full semester of studies in Panama