BIOL 467 - Biological Field Techniques

Description:
Intensive, field-based experience in techniques used by field biologists to sample organisms and their environments, and analyze data collected in the field.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe various methods for sampling (collecting and quantifying numbers of) aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Choose an appropriate sampling technique to answer a biological question
Perform several different biological sampling methods in terrestrial and aquatic environments
Analyze and interpret data from field sampling
Discuss sources of error and bias in various sampling methods
Demonstrate a professional, inquiring attitude toward learning, applying, and evaluating field techniques

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
6/02/05