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FW 1901 - Coral Reef Management in Belize (3 Cr.) Environment, Freshman Seminar

Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (11023) TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

FW 1901 - Coral Reef Management in Belize (3 Cr.) Environment, Freshman Seminar

Course description

In this seminar, we will examine the management of reef environments through experiential education and field work and learn about the importance of reefs, the influences that endanger reef ecosystems, and community action plans that are working to manage reef health. Over spring break, we will travel as a class to to the Mesoamerican Reef in Belize to snorkel and experience the reef and conservation planning first-hand. An ability to swim is required.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Requirements

001475

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

The Environment

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring