BIOL 322 - Field Biology

(3 credits)

An opportunity for completing ecological field studies in an area other than the region around Saint Francis University. Students will research the ecology of the field site, study the animals and plants present in the ecosystem and plan their travel before leaving on a 7-9 day research trip. Studies will be completed on site. Upon completion of the trip, students will write a research paper and formally present their findings. Course can be completed twice for credit when completed at different locations. Students will incur an additional expense to cover field costs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of BIOL 203 lecture and lab. Spring, Summer.