Fulfills:
LIFE 121 + LIFE 121L
Prerequisite:
LIFE 120 + LIFE 120L
Dates:
May 25th - June 13th
About the Instructor:
Course Description:
As the second semester of the Fundamentals of Biology sequence, LIFE 121 provides a foundation in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology essential to the life sciences across many disciplines and career paths. LIFE 121 at Cedar Point offers a unique opportunity to build this foundation through hands-on exploration of the biodiversity of the Sandhills ecoregion.
Lectures covering core biological concepts are paired with regular field trips and both field and laboratory experiments. Students will study a wide variety of organisms and ecosystems; although the focus is on the biodiversity of the Great Plains, the basic ecological and evolutionary principles emphasized have broad applicability. Students will also experience science as an active process of observation, exploration, and reasoning. Last, but certainly not least, this course is designed to be fun and memorable. Few experiences are a grounding as immersing oneself in natural history, and the areas surrounding Cedar Point offer some of the most beautiful (yet underappreciated) landscapes around.
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Students fishing for crayfish with dip nets. -University Communications -
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Herbarium samples.
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Student insect collection.
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