Photography is one of the primary means through which scientific observation and research is conducted and presented to the public.  The most provocative images of the natural world don't just happen; they are made by individuals skilled in both photography and the life sciences.  In this course, students will develop technical, observational, and aesthetic skills to extract relevant information from the natural world and organisms collected from nature. Through acquired skills, students will be expected to conceive methods to document the biological world and communicate concepts using strong visual imagery.   Photographic techniques and historical examples will be learned and applied.  Students will be evaluated based on their successful completion of a series of project-based assignments, participation in discussions and critiques, and their ability to  effectively convey biological principles through photography. 

Pre-requisite: at least one introductory-level biology course and one photography course or permission of instructor. Students will be expected to provide their own camera for the course; a digital camera with interchangeable lenses is recommended.

Level: Intermediate.  Class limit: 12.  Lab fee: $95.00.