BIOE 151CEcology and Conservation in Practice Supercourse: Functions and Processes of Terrestrial Ecosystems
From lectures and discussion of terrestrial community and ecosystem ecology, students work individually or in small groups to present an idea for a project, review relevant literature, develop a research question/hypothesis, design and perform an experiment, collect and analyze data, and write a report. The instructor evaluates the feasibility of each student's project before it begins. Enrollment is by application. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOE 20C or ENVS 23, ENVS 24; and STAT 7 & STAT 7L. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 151A-BIOE 151B-BIOE 151D is required. Satisfies the senior exit requirement for biological sciences majors and satisfies the senior exit requirement for environmental studies majors by prior approval. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOE 150, BIOE 150L, ENVS 104A or ENVS 196A.
- Enrollment by application and permission of the instructor. Application: https://forms.gle/yUkTtLa2xLkkHnBQ8
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Field Studies | TBA | TBD In Person | D. A. Croll, G. H. Dayton | Open 21/28 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Croll | 4.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 60% | 16 |
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