Exploration of the ecological impacts of climate change through Arctic field biology. Includes a survey of Arctic ecosystems, with emphasis on the interaction between climate and the ecology of Arctic organisms. Following a semester-long survey of the natural history of the Arctic, students will complete field projects during an expedition above the Arctic Circle.
Prerequisites
Instructor permission and one course from the following: BIOL 105 or BIOL 117, ESCI 112, ENVS 100, or GEOG 311.