(3 CREDITS)
Tropical rainforests occupy only a miniscule 7% of the Earth’s surface but they contain more than 50% of all species on our Earth. This course will focus of the ecology of tropical rainforests. In particular, the abiotic and biotic components of tropical forest in addition to the myriad of co-evolutionary patterns/processes between plants and animals will be examined. In addition, we will examine species and diversity gradients, the structure and function of rainforests, the causes of rainforest decline as well as the sustainable use(s), importance, and conservation of tropical forests.
PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL-155 or consent of the Instructor