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2012-2013 University Catalog

BIOL 440 - Field Biology

Credits: 1-4 (RD)
Directed field studies emphasizing ecology and behavior. Topics vary but include design of field manipulations, data collection and analysis, and introduction to organisms of study site.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 308 or 310 or permission of instructor.

Notes: Students bear cost of required field trips. May be repeated with permission of Biology Program. Total limit of 4 credits. This course does not satisfy requirements of the BA degree or BS degree, which state that students must complete at least one (BA degree) or two (BS degree) upper division courses that include a laboratory.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 0-3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3-9
When Offered: Fall, Summer, Spring.