BIO 5020 Tropical Rainforest Ecology
This course examines the interactions between plants, animals, humans, and the environment with special focus on the biological relationships found in the tropical rain forests. Topics covered will include; general ecology, ecology of the tropical rain forests, biodiversity, biological regimes, sustainable economics, environmentalism, the impact of bioprospecting, international conventions, and intellectual property rights. Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II, Foundations of Ecology is strongly recommended (Summer)