Biology 176: Tropical Ecology

Taught by Dr. Donald A.
 

Outline

• Geography and Geology of the tropics
• Early Explorations
• atitudinal and Altitudinal Diversity Gradients
• Quantifying Diversity
• Divergent and Convergent Evolution
• Tropical Oceans and Reefs
• Mangroves
• Geology and Geography of Costa Rica
• Biomes of Costa Rica
• Forest Dynamics
• Tropical Faunas; Bats and Social Insects
• Mimicry and Defense
• Symbioses
• Nutrient Cycling
• Paleoecology
• Current status of the Forests
• Tropical Agriculture
• Forestry practices
• Wildlife Conservation
• Reserve Design.