Intensive hands-on, field-based experiences in Costa Rica at the Texas A&M Soltis Center for Research and Education; study of insect diversity, behavior and natural history and insight into the challenges in conserving biodiversity; two-week course designed to provide authentic research experiences in a tropical rainforest; involvement in physically demanding fieldwork, extensive collecting and sampling, specimen sorting and preparation, as well as field observation of insect natural history and behavioral experiments; learn how to keep field notes, work in teams to solve research questions and communicate research through various media. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112; or approval of instructor; any course in entomology recommended Credits 3. 9 Other Hours.
Intensive hands-on, field-based experiences in Costa Rica at the Texas A&M Soltis Center for Research and Education; study of insect diversity, behavior and natural history and insight into the challenges in conserving biodiversity; two-week course designed to provide authentic research experiences in a tropical rainforest; involvement in physically demanding fieldwork, extensive collecting and sampling, specimen sorting and preparation, as well as field observation of insect natural history and behavioral experiments; learn how to keep field notes, work in teams to solve research questions and communicate research through various media. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112; or approval of instructor; any course in entomology recommended Credits 3. 9 Other Hours.
