BIOL 30613 Natural History
Two hours lecture and one laboratory per week. A survey of some of the diverse habitats and lifeforms on earth, with an emphasis on North American ecosystems. Arctic tundra, forests, swamps, aquatic habitats, deserts, and mountains are considered in light of the unique adaptations required for associated fauna and flora, and especially, some of the challenges they face in the modern world. The course is designed for students with broad interests in science, especially environmental science and education majors and is also suitable for non-science majors. This course cannot be applied toward the biology course requirements for a biology major.