BSC 2362 — Field Ecology
This course emphasizes field recognition and observation of ecological relationships of plants and animals in various ecological systems (site specific). Lectures will emphasize basic ecological concepts, such as the niche concept, symbiosis, competition, trophic structure, evolutionary relationships, co-evolution and predation, with field components that will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of various ecological ecosystems in a study country worldwide. Natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. This course may not be offered every session. Contact a Natural Science Program Director for availability and duration. This course may be repeated with permission of the program director for a total of 9 credits in GPA. Note: Study Abroad opportunities may apply to this course (https://blog.spcollege.edu/international/study-abroad/).