(1.25 units)

Biodiversity and plant-animal interactions found in tropical ecosystems of the world, examining evolutionary processes that account for this remarkable diversity through reading and discussion of research literature. Course field trip to the Neotropics constitutes the laboratory portion of the course and includes student-designed projects. Each student prepares and presents a final research report upon return to campus. No prerequisite but an introductory level biology course is recommended. Honors Course. Travel-learning Course requiring separate application.