PCB2350 - Neotropical Biology

Offered every spring by Professor Steve Myers with selected field trips to the everglades, Fairchild Gardens,
Monkey Jungle, and the Chelonian Research Institute. Students can simultaneously apply for Ecology of Guyana,
5 students will be selected for a expedition to Guyana based on application and selection criteria of the department.
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NEOTROPICAL BIOLOGY This course introduces students to the history, biology, ecology, diversity, and evolution of ecosystems of New World tropics. Emphasis will be on rainforest, riverine, savanna, estuarine, and coral reef communities. Topics include: nutrient and energy cycling; light gaps, vertical strata and forest structure; animal-plant interactions, such as pollination biology, seed predation, dispersal and herbivory; plant and animal defenses; social insects; and latitudinal trends in biodiversity.
For more information on this exciting class please contact Steve Myers
at 407-582-2205