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Biological Sciences Undergraduate Program
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UC Santa Cruz,
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FIELD COURSES

BIOE 150L. Ecological Field Methods offered in Spring quarter.
Field-oriented course in the study of animal ecology and behavior. Combines overview of methodologies and approaches to field research with practical field studies. (formerly BIOL 141L) Instructor: Don Croll

BIOE 112L. Ornithology Field Studies offered in Fall quarter, alternating years.
Field trips introduce students to field identification skills and field investigation of census, foraging behavior, migration, social behavior, and communication. Examination of specimens in the laboratory will be used to highlight the diversity and taxonomy of birds. (formerly BIOL 144L) Instructor: Bruce Lyon

BIOE 141L. Behavioral Ecology Field Course offered in Winter quarter, alternating years.
A field-based course introducing students to concepts and methods for studying behavioral ecology in nature. Students will conduct observations and field experiments on various local model organisms including elephant seals, hummingbirds, sparrows, lizards, ants, bees, frogs, and salamanders. (formerly BIOL 145L) Instructors: Bruce Lyon & Barry Sinervo

BIOE 158L. Marine Ecology Laboratory offered in Spring quarter, alternating years.
Supervised individual research projects in experimental marine biology. Students carry out a complete research project, including (1) the formation of hypotheses; (2) the design and implementation of experiments; (3) collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and (4) write-up of an oral presentation. (formerly BIOL 160L) Instructors: Mark Carr & Pete Raimondi

BIOE 161L. Kelp Forest Ecology Laboratory offered in Fall quarter, alternating years.
Fieldwork using SCUBA to quantitatively and qualitatively examine the abundance and distribution of organisms in kelp forests, with additional laboratory work. Culminates with a directed individual research project. Class meets one full morning each week. (formerly BIOL 161L) Instructors: Pete Raimondi & Mark Carr

BIOE 159ABCD. Marine Ecology Field Quarter offered in Fall quarter, alternating years.
Total immersion in marine ecology for very motivated students. Students develop a research project during first five weeks on campus and then spend five weeks of immersion in directed research without distraction in isolated locations off campus (past locations include the Gulf of California in Mexico and Moorea in French Polynesia). Not available through University Extension. No other courses may be taken during this quarter. Students must sign a contract agreeing to standards of behavior outlined in the UCSC Rule Book and by the instructors. Students are billed for a materials, transportation (not airfare), and room and board fee. Paradigms and designs in marine ecology. A review of the paradigms that have shaped our understanding of marine ecology and analysis and discussion of experiments with these paradigms. Students carry out a complete research project, including the formation of hypotheses; the design and implementation of experiments; the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the write-up and oral presentation of results. Admission by interview during previous winter quarter. Courses 162A, 162B, 162C, and 162D are equivalent to courses 137, 137L, 160, and 160L for major requirements. Courses 162ABCD must be taken concurrently. (formerly BIOL 162ABCD) Instructors: Giacomo Bernardi & Pete Raimondi

BIOE 151ABCD . Ecology and Conservation in Practice Supercourse offered in Spring quarter, alternating years.
An intensive, on-site learning experience in terrestrial field ecology and conservation, using the University of California Natural Reserves. Students study advance concepts in ecology, conservation, and field methods for four weeks, then experience total immersion in field research at the UC Natural Reserves. Lectures, field experiments, and computer exercises familiarize students with research methods, study design, statistical approaches, and analytical tools for ecological research. Enrollment by application. Courses 165ABCD must be taken concurrently. (Formerly BIOL 165ABCD) Instructors: Don Croll & Erika Zavaleta

BIOE 145L. Field Methods in Plant Ecology offered in Fall quarter.
Hands-on exploration of the concepts and techniques of plant ecology. A combination of lab, greenhouse, and field-based exercises (irrespective of weather conditions). Statistical analysis and scientific writing. One required weekend field trip. (formerly BIOL 169L) Instructor: Ingrid Parker