OSPGEN 60:
Wetlands Ecology and Conservation: the Pantanal - A Case Study
Wetlands represent some the most fragile yet critical ecological zones in the world. Examine the ecology and conservation of wetlands using an immersive approach by going in the field and examining these issues first-hand. Travel to the Pantanal - the largest wetland in the world. Specific topics include adaptations, species interactions, food webs, endemics and exotics, wetlands management, climate changes, impacts of economic development, wetlands and culture. In addition to daily field trips and talks by local experts, students are expected to take extensive field notes, give an oral presentation from a selected list, and compile a complete dossier of their course work. Prerequisite: EARTHSYS 115.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2