BIOL * 3010 – Laboratory and Field Work in Ecology F (0-6) [0.50]

This course emphasizes field and laboratory work in ecology. Students will gain experience in experimental designs, sampling, analysis and interpretation of data collected to answer ecological questions. Local field sites will be used to run in-course experiments. Critical thinking about ecological issues relevant to society will be emphasized. Department of Integrative Biology.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 12, 2011

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Robinson

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I recommend this that this course is taken only if required. The course is interesting as there are field labs. There is a lot of writing (reports and lab notebook). Though your writing will improve, it is difficult to get an A (80%). There is no final exam, but a big research proposal to hand in right before exams.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : March 19, 2011

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This course is entirely paper-based, so be prepared to write a lot. The grades are not usually high but your writing will definitely improve. Even if you think you can write a lab report really well the first assignment will have a low grade and show you where improvement is needed. This course is a large help if you intend to take any other course that requires a formal lab report...basically any upper-year BIOL, PBIO, or ZOO course. PLUS...lots of field work! We got to do a lab in Speed River and go for multiple hikes on Starkley's Loop. The only downside is that it's not necessary to attend lectures, so it can be hard to force yourself to go.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : January 31, 2011

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This is a blank comment, who would do that?
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : January 15, 2011

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interesting, but so much work. stategies taught are not really relevant to other courses
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