Meets the following requirements: ES QR   

This course teaches students how to collect data in the field (outside), how to descriptively and quantitatively analyze these data using spreadsheet and statistical programs, and how to present the information in the form of a report or scientific paper.  Some of the projects are experimental, while some are observational.  There are four field projects during the term, and the tentative project areas are one terrestrial plant, one terrestrial animal, one marine, and one independent project.  The methods learned will most likely include measuring population and demographic parameters, quantifying behavior, and estimating community composition.  In addition to taking data in the field, students spend a substantial amount of time learning and applying statistical techniques to describe and analyze data.  Lecture material includes designing data collection procedures, statistical analysis, and problem solving.  Evaluations are based on write-ups of field exercises, homework on statistical techniques, oral presentations of work, and class participation.

Level:  Advanced.  Prerequisite: Signature of Instructor; intermediate level Ecology or similar
courses are helpful.  Offered approximately every other year.  Class limit: 15.  Lab fee $ 20.  *ES*
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