BIO144 Biology 2: Wetlands Ecology

An introduction to the basic principles of ecology and their applications in the context of eastern Massachusetts wetland ecology. The course covers basic knowledge of ecological field study concepts, introduction to dichotomous keys and species recognition techniques. The laboratory is designed to prepare for and implement student-run biological field surveys with the goal of identifying and documenting obligate vernal pool species for state certification. Fulfills open, liberal arts, laboratory science, and science electives. (3 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab per week)