Biology 176: Tropical Ecology

Taught by Dr. Donald A.

Course Goals

"Tropical Ecology" is intended to provide an overview of ecological principles and phenomnena, emphasizing the structure and patterns of biodiversity and its physical context.

Specific outcomes include:

An understanding of the historical context of modern tropical biology

An basic understanding of the interplay of geology and biology

An insight into the challenges and methodology of biodiveristy asessment.

A basic understanding of the controls on global climate.

A basic insight into the comparative ecology of major animal groups in the tropics.

A basic understanding of the proinciples of conservation biology.