BIOL 390 - Natural History of East Africa (4 credits)

(Prereq: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, and/or permission of the instructor) A survey of the flora and fauna of the major biomes of East Africa, including the coral reef. Students will study the interrelation of the organisms with their environment and the stresses caused by population, climate, tourism, and habitat destruction. Three weeks field experience in east Africa will be supplemented with lectures at various stages of the trip. Students will be required to maintain journal entries of identified plant and animal species. Offered as needed.